Breccia
Breccia is a rock. It has a Mohs hardness of Variable (depends on the composition of the clasts) and typically dull, may have some shiny clasts luster.
Breccia properties
| Type | Rock |
|---|---|
| Mohs hardness | Variable (depends on the composition of the clasts) |
| Luster | Typically dull, may have some shiny clasts |
| Typical colors | Can be varied; often red, brown, gray, or other colors depending on the matrix and clasts |
| Formation | Forms through the accumulation and cementation of angular fragments, typically from violent sedimentary processes |
| Rarity | 4 / 10 |
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