falun
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A soft rock made mostly of broken sea shells
- noun
- Specialized
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falun
- Layers of falun are often rich in fossilized shells and marine remains.
Examples
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Many old buildings in the region were constructed using blocks of local falun.
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The geologist collected samples of falun from the coastal cliffs in western France.
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The falun is often used in construction.
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Many faluns can be found in the cliffs of Normandy.
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The geologist collected samples of falun from the coastal cliffs in western France.
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Layers of falun are often rich in fossilized shells and marine remains.
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Many old buildings in the region were constructed using blocks of local falun.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Falun for the rock comes from French and names a soft, shell-rich sediment found on the coast of western France. Because it is made of many broken shells and old sea life, falun is easy to spot and was often used for local building stone.
