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That’s a breccia. Calcite or quartz.
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What You Should Know About Conglomerate Rock
Conglomerate is a course-grained sedimentary rock made up of clasts and matrix. Learn about the characteristics and uses of the rock here.
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Conglomerates have rounded clasts. They’ve been transported a long distance and were rounded before being locked in the matrix. Breccias haven’t been transported very far and are more sharp and angular.What You Should Know About Conglomerate Rock
Conglomerate is a course-grained sedimentary rock made up of clasts and matrix. Learn about the characteristics and uses of the rock here.www.thoughtco.com
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