Graywacke

Example:Graywacke is classified as a sedimentary rock.

Definition:A type of rock formed by the accumulation of sediment.

Example:The Himalayas are home to many exposures of graywacke.

Definition:A continuous chain of mountains.

Example:The geologist used graywacke to determine the age of the mountain range.

Definition:A scientist who studies the solid Earth, its features, and the processes that shape it.

Example:The graywacke was identified by its prominent angular grains.

Definition:Granules or particles with sharp, uneven edges.

Example:The graywacke is cemented with silica.

Definition:Bound together with a natural material such as silica or calcite.