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Breccia

Breccia Meaning & Definition
Breccia Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Breccia?

[n] a rudaceous rock consisting of sharp fragments embedded in clay or sand

Synonyms | Synonyms for Breccia:

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See Also | rudaceous rock

Breccia In Webster's Dictionary

\Brec"cia\, n. [It., breach, pebble, fragments of stone, fr. F. br[`e]che; of German origin. See {Breach}.] (Geol.) A rock composed of angular fragments either of the same mineral or of different minerals, etc., united by a cement, and commonly presenting a variety of colors. {Bone breccia}, a breccia containing bones, usually fragmentary. {Coin breccia}, a breccia containing coins.

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