breccia marble

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Scope note
Marble composed of angular fragments imbedded in a finer ground or paste; among the best known are the Egyptian breccia, many Numidian marbles, and the breccias of Gragnano and Seravezza, Italy.
breccia marble
Accepted term: 01-Dec-2025