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1 Definition

1.1 Definition

Breccia is a rock consisting of angular fragments of stones which are cemented by finer calcareous material

1.2 History

1.2.1 Origin

England

1.2.2 Discoverer

Unknown

1.3 Etymology

From Italian, literally gravel, Germanic origin and related to break

1.4 Class

Sedimentary Rocks

1.4.1 Sub-Class

Durable Rock, Hard Rock

1.5 Family

1.5.1 Group

Not Applicable

1.6 Other Categories

Coarse Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Define Breccia

Breccia is one of the important type of rocks. If we have to define Breccia in general, Breccia is a rock consisting of angular fragments of stones which are cemented by finer calcareous material. Breccia comes under Sedimentary Rocks. All Sedimentary Rocks have similar properties and formation process. Along with Breccia Definition, know more about the History of Breccia, Etymology of Breccia in next sections.