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tufa: see travertine travertine (trăv`ərtĭn, –tēn), form of massive calcium carbonate, CaCO3 ..... Click the link for more information. . tufa a soft porous rock consisting of calcium carbonate deposited from springs rich in lime tufa [′tü·fə] (geology) A spongy, porous limestone formed by precipitation from evaporating spring and river waters, often onto leaves and stems of neighboring plants. Also known as calcareous sinter; calcareous tufa. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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