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Graywacke

Graywacke is a type of dark-colored, coarse-grained sedimentary rock made up of a mix of sand, clay, and small rock fragments. Unlike cleaner sandstones, which are made mostly of quartz, graywacke has a muddy look because it contains a variety of minerals and materials that were quickly buried and compressed together. This rock often forms … Continue reading “Graywacke”

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