Types Of Rocks And Minerals

2 words in this vocabulary list

noun a type of rock formed from the consolidation of broken rock fragments

  • The geologists identified a breccia formation in the rock samples collected from the quarry.
  • Hey, check out this cool breccia rock I found on my hike!
  • That breccia formation is totally lit, dude!
  • The team's unity was like a breccia, strong and unbreakable despite the challenges they faced.

noun a type of metamorphic rock that has a banded or foliated appearance

  • The gneiss rock formation in the mountains is a result of intense heat and pressure over millions of years.
  • Check out the cool gneiss patterns on this rock, it's like nature's artwork!
  • That gneiss rock is so rad, I want to take a selfie with it!
  • Her personality is like a gneiss rock - strong, resilient, and beautiful in its own unique way.