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Breccia is formed from other rocks that haven't traveled far so they are rough, that is why the rock it's self is so rough.
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What causes the difference between breccias and conglomerante?
The difference between breccias and conglomerate is that breccias are angular and conglomerates are smooth. What causes rocks to be smooth is transportation, such as when rocks are in a stream and are worn down. Therefore transportation is what causes the difference between breccias and conglomerates.
What is breccias color?
kinda of orange and white
The particles in breccias are primarily silt sized?
Breccias are comprised of angular rock fragments that can range in size from pebbles to boulders. While breccias can contain silt-sized particles, their primary distinguishing characteristic is the angular nature of the rock fragments, which differentiates them from other sedimentary rocks.
What are breccias and conglomerates examples of?
Breccias and conglomerates are examples of sedimentary rocks composed of angular fragments. Breccias contain coarse fragments while conglomerates contain rounded fragments. They are formed through processes like compaction and cementation of sediments.
Dos the moon have lava rocks and what other rocks does it have?
Basalts and impact created breccias.
Is the rock breccia a clastic rock?
Breccias are a relatively common clastic sedimentary rock.
What type of rock is Siccar Point?
Silurian greywackes below the unconformity, Devonian red conglomerates/breccias and sandstones above.
Compare and contrast conglomerate with breccia?
Conglomerates are dominantly composed of rounded gravel and breccias are composed of dominantly angular gravel.
Is the moon made of metamorphic rock?
No, the moon is not made of metamorphic rock. The moon's geology consists mainly of igneous rocks like basalt and anorthosite, as well as some breccias and regolith (lunar soil). Metamorphic rocks result from the transformation of existing rocks due to heat and pressure, which is not typical of the moon's composition.
What is Made up of angular pebbles cemented together?
A rock made up of angular pebbles cemented together is called a breccia. Breccias are formed through the lithification process, where loose fragments are compacted and consolidated into a coherent rock. These rocks often have a distinctive appearance due to the angular nature of the pebbles within them.
To which of the following groups does breccia belong?
Breccias belongs to the group of highly fractured or angular structured Igneous Rocks.
What information about sedimentary environments can be interpreted from a breccia?
Breccias are composed of angular fragments ranging in size, which suggests a high-energy environment where the fragments were transported and deposited rapidly. The angular nature of the fragments indicates minimal transport distance, and the presence of breccias can provide information on the proximity of sediment source areas and the intensity of the depositional environment.
