sedimentary

Gravel and Sand Mixture

Unconsolidated clastic sediment

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Variable hardness depending on mineral composition (mostly quartz with Mohs hardness 7), multicolored, dull luster, amorphous mixture of rock fragments and mineral grains with no distinct crystal structure.

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Physical properties

Formation & geological history

Formed through the mechanical weathering, erosion, and transport of pre-existing rocks by water, ice, or wind, accumulating in riverbeds, beaches, and glacial outwash.

Uses & applications

Extensively used in construction for concrete production, road base, asphalt, and drainage layers.

Geological facts

Gravel deposits often preserve ancient river paths and geological history spanning millions of years depending on the source rock.

Field identification & locations

Identified by loose, rounded to sub-angular rock fragments ranging from 2mm to several centimeters in size, commonly found in alluvial deposits worldwide.