The Pierre de Jaumont (lit. "stone of Jaumont") is an oolitic

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of the Upper

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, found in Malancourt-la-Montagne, part of the

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, in

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. ''Jaumont'' is the shorthand for "Jaune-Montagne" i.e. the "Yellow Mountain". The stone is lovingly called "sunny stone" by locals who enjoy the cheerful sight during gray winter weather. 175 million-year-old sandstone / limestone. The yellow color comes from iron rust.

External links

* http://guymarie.caiveau.free.fr/ Limestone