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Record 1 2011-10-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Petrography
  • Mineralogy
  • Soil Science
DEF

... a sedimentary particle showing very little or no evidence of abrasion, with all of its edges and corners sharp ...

OBS

Shape of particles ... is ... an important factor in the classification of sedimentary rocks. Three basic shapes are recognized: angular, subangular, and rounded.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pétrographie
  • Minéralogie
  • Science du sol
CONT

grauwacke, n.f. : Roche sédimentaire siliceuse [...] composée de grains anguleux assez fins réunis par un ciment pélitique.

Spanish

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