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encrustation  

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Definition

  • Compact, hard, mineral outer layer adhering to thestone. Surface morphology and colour are usuallydifferent from those of the stone. The term encrustation is used when the feature is clearly due to a precipitation process, following any kind of leaching. If there is no evidence of leaching and precipitation, the term crust will be employed. [ICOMOS-ISCS] (en)

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