Definition
Greywacke is defined as a dark coarse-grained sandstone rock which contains more than 15 per cent clay
A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips
History
Origin
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Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
Etymology
From German Grauwacke, from grau grey + wacke
From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil
Class
Sedimentary Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks
Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Family
Group
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Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock