sedimentary
Pebble / Chert
Microcrystalline Quartz (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness 6.5–7 on Mohs scale, dull to waxy luster, conchoidal fracture, and compact cryptocrystalline structure.
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Physical properties
Hardness 6.5–7 on Mohs scale, dull to waxy luster, conchoidal fracture, and compact cryptocrystalline structure.
Formation & geological history
Forms biochemically or chemically through silica precipitation in marine or freshwater sediments, subsequently weathered into rounded pebbles.
Uses & applications
Commonly used in landscaping, road construction aggregate, and historically for stone tools.
Geological facts
Small pebbles found by children are often river-worn chert or quartz, among the most durable stones on Earth.
Field identification & locations
Identifiable by its smooth, water-worn texture, hardness exceeding steel or glass, and widespread presence in soils and stream beds.
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