Gemdle

Breccia

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Breccia, a brown/red/gray mineral
James St. John (jsj1771) https://www.flickr.com/people/jsjgeology/ · CC BY 2.0
ColourBrown, Red, Gray

What is Breccia?

Breccia is a clastic rock composed of large angular broken fragments of minerals or rocks cemented together by a fine-grained matrix.

How to identify Breccia

Can you spot Breccia?

Test yourself on photos of Breccia and lookalikes:

Frequently asked questions

How hard is Breccia?
Breccia's hardness varies; see the property table above.
What colour is Breccia?
Breccia is typically brown, red, gray.