A carbonate rock which is matrix supported and contains over 10% allochems in a carbonate mud matrix. 0
From the English mud and stone, from low German mudde and stainaz 0
Durable Rock, Soft Rock 0
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock 0
Black, Blue, Brown, Green, Grey, Orange, Red, White, Yellow 0
Decorative Aggregates, Flooring, Interior Decoration 0
As Facing Stone, Garden Decoration, Roof Tiles 0
Cement Manufacture, Construction Aggregate, for Road Aggregate, Making natural cement, Raw material for the manufacture of mortar 0
Cemetery Markers, Pottery 0
Marl, Shale and Argillite 0
Available in Lots of Colors and Patterns, Smooth to touch, Very fine grained rock 0
Archaeological Significance
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Wackestone is a type of sedimentary rock formed when a river carries or transports pieces of broken rock as it flows. These particles settle down and are then compacted due to high temperature and pressure hence forming Wackestone. 0
Biotite, Chlorite, Feldspar, Micas, Muscovite or Illite, Plagioclase, Pyrite, Quartz 0
Aluminium Oxide, NaCl, CaO, Iron(III) Oxide, Silicon Dioxide 0
Biological Weathering, Chemical Weathering, Mechanical Weathering 0
Chemical Erosion, Sea Erosion, Wind Erosion 0
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant 0
Deposits in Eastern Continents
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Bangladesh, China, India, Russia 0
Ethiopia, Kenya, Morocco, South Africa, Tanzania 0
Austria, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Romania, Scotland, Spain, Switzerland 0
Deposits in Western Continents
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Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Venezuela 0
Deposits in Oceania Continent
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New South Wales, New Zealand, Queensland, Victoria, Western Australia 0
Information about Wackestone
Rocks are naturally occurring solids which are composed of minerals & have been used by humans since ages. From Stone Age, rocks are used for various purposes. Also, the metals and minerals found in rock play an important role in our life. Get to know all the Wackestone Uses. We have provided you with all information about Wackestone rock here. A carbonate rock which is matrix supported and contains over 10% allochems in a carbonate mud matrix.. Wackestone is available in black, blue, brown, green, grey, orange, red, white, yellow colors. The streak of a rock is the color of powder produced when it is dragged across an unweathered surface. The streak of Wackestone is white. Get to know more about Wackestone rock and characteristics of Wackestone rock in the next sections.