pietra ollare

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Scope note
Refers to several groups of greenschist found in the Italian Central Alps which contain carvable soapstone; much used in the Middle Ages as a material for the production of food preparation and storage vessels, and of stoves.
pietra ollare
Accepted term: 22-Apr-2024