Breccia (Q43142): Difference between revisions
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Revision as of 13:24, 12 May 2023
A coarse-grained clastic rock, composed of angular broken rock fragments held together by a mineral cement or in a fine-grained matrix; it differs from conglomerate in that the fragments have sharp edges and unworn corners
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Breccia |
A coarse-grained clastic rock, composed of angular broken rock fragments held together by a mineral cement or in a fine-grained matrix; it differs from conglomerate in that the fragments have sharp edges and unworn corners |
