igneous/metamorphic
Granite or Quartzite Pebble
Hard, rough texture, rounded from weathering, purplish-grey color.
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Physical properties
Hard, rough texture, rounded from weathering, purplish-grey color.
Formation & geological history
Formed through cooling of magma or metamorphism of sandstone, subsequently weathered and rounded by water transport.
Uses & applications
Commonly found on the ground, sometimes used in landscaping or construction aggregate.
Geological facts
A common field stone, shaped by glacial or river action.
Field identification & locations
Identify by hardness, lack of clear cleavage, and rounded shape. Found in riverbeds, glacial deposits, and fields.
