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ARKANSAS STONE [2 records]

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Record 1 1998-07-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Dentistry
DEF

An especially hard smooth stone used to sharpen dental instruments.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dentisterie
DEF

Pierre particulièrement dure et lisse, utilisée pour affûter les instruments dentaires.

Spanish

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Record 2 1997-09-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Petrography
  • Quarried Stone - Various
OBS

Local term for a variety of novaculite found in the Ouachita Mountains of Western Arkansas.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pétrographie
  • Pierres diverses (Carrières)
DEF

Pierre très dure, provenant de l'Arkansas, et servant de meule.

Spanish

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