encrustations

the encrustations on the old statue were fascinating to examine.

scientists studied the encrustations found on the ocean floor.

encrustations can indicate the age of a geological formation.

the encrustations on the rock were formed over thousands of years.

removing the encrustations from the surface was a delicate task.

the researchers documented the various types of encrustations they found.

encrustations can sometimes harbor unique marine life.

they discovered encrustations that had formed around the shipwreck.

the artist used encrustations in her sculpture to create texture.

encrustations often provide important clues in archaeological studies.