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Tafone vs. Tafoni — What's the Difference?

Tafone vs. Tafoni — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Tafone and Tafoni

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Tafone

(geology) A small cave-like feature found in granular rock such as sandstone.

Tafoni

Although various definitions can be found in the scientific literature, tafoni (singular: tafone) are commonly defined as small (less than 1 cm (0.39 in)) to large (greater than 1 meter (3.3 ft)) cavity features that develop in either natural or manmade, vertical to steeply sloping, exposures of granular rock (i.e., granite, sandstone) with smooth concave walls, and often round rims and openings. Recognized subcategories of tafoni include honeycomb, stonelace, alveolar (less than 2 cm (0.79 in)), sidewall, basal, nested, and relic tafoni.

Tafoni

Plural of tafone

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