Compositional characterization of encrustation on marble with laser induced breakdown spectroscopy.
Chapter 9 reminds the reader about the fact that limestones are biological sediments with detailed looks at stromatolites, encrustations and bioerosion.
Furthermore, because of heavy encrustation of indwelling ureteral stents in pregnancy, frequent stent changes every 4-6 weeks are required.
I refer to the encrustations of grime and soot which have been, and are being, erased from our buildings up and down the country.
The encrustation also roughly indicates its age; younger dragons have few gems, whereas venerable stellar dragons are literally covered in jewels.
It forms elongated lathlike monoclinic crystals, radial spherulites, encrustations and powdery aggregates.
It also can include elaborate carvings, gem encrustations and detailed drawings.
Such compounds are biocide and antifouling agents, commonly mixed in paints to prevent marine encrustations on boats and ships.
