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  • Breccia: Definition, Characteristics & Formation of Angular Clastic Rocks
    A coarse-grained clastic rock that contains angular fragments is called breccia.

    Here's why:

    * Clastic: Means the rock is made up of fragments (clasts) of other rocks.

    * Coarse-grained: Indicates the fragments are relatively large, typically greater than 2 millimeters.

    * Angular: Means the fragments have sharp edges and corners, indicating they haven't been transported far or subjected to much wear and tear.

    Other related terms:

    * Conglomerate: Similar to breccia but with rounded fragments, suggesting more transport and weathering.

    * Sandstone: A clastic rock with sand-sized fragments.

    * Mudstone: A clastic rock with very fine-grained fragments.

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