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  • Breccia Rock: Composition, Formation, and Classification
    Breccia is a sedimentary rock.

    Here's why:

    * Formation: Breccia forms from the accumulation and cementation of angular rock fragments (clasts) that are larger than 2 millimeters in diameter. This process occurs due to geological events like landslides, volcanic eruptions, or tectonic activity.

    * Angular Clasts: The defining characteristic of breccia is its angular clasts. These fragments haven't been transported very far or haven't been exposed to significant weathering, which would have rounded them.

    * Cementation: The angular fragments in breccia are held together by a cementing material, which is usually a mineral like calcite or silica.

    While some breccia may undergo metamorphism later in their geological history, their original formation process classifies them as sedimentary rocks.

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