Stone Names

Egyptian Red Porphyry

egyptian_red_porphyry

Imperial red Egyptian porphyry with bright inclusions. In trade it also appears as porfido rosso egiziano (Italian), porphyry stone (English). Attested most in Egypt.

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Red Porphyry

Ancient imperial purple-red porphyry from Egypt's Eastern Desert. In trade it also appears as Lapis Porphyrites (OTHER), Porfido rosso (Italian). Attested most in Egypt.

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FAQ

What does "porfido rosso egiziano" mean in Egypt?

In Egypt, traders use "porfido rosso egiziano" for Egyptian Red Porphyry. Imperial red Egyptian porphyry with bright inclusions. In trade it also appears as porfido rosso egiziano (Italian), porphyry stone (English). Attested most in Egypt.

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What does "porphyry stone" mean in Egypt?

In Egypt, traders use "porphyry stone" for Egyptian Red Porphyry. Imperial red Egyptian porphyry with bright inclusions. In trade it also appears as porfido rosso egiziano (Italian), porphyry stone (English). Attested most in Egypt.

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