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argillitenoun(geology) A fine-grained sedimentary rock, intermediate between shale and slate, sometimes used as a building material
breccianoun(petrology) A rock composed of angular fragments in a matrix that may be of a similar or a different material.
chertnoun(geology, uncountable) Massive, usually dull-colored and opaque, quartzite, hornstone, impure chalcedony, or other flint-like mineral.
conglomeratenoun(business) A corporation formed by the combination of several smaller corporations whose activities are unrelated to the corporation's primary activity.
dolomitenoun(mineralogy) An evaporite consisting of a mixed calcium and magnesium carbonate, with the chemical formula CaMg(CO₃)₂; it also exists as the rock dolostone.
gneissnoun(geology) A common and widely-distributed metamorphic rock having bands or veins, but not schistose.
gravelnoun(uncountable) Small fragments of rock, used for laying on the beds of roads and railways, and as ballast.
marlnounA mixed earthy substance, consisting of carbonate of lime, clay, and possibly sand, in very variable proportions, and accordingly designated as calcareous, clayey, or sandy.
mudstonenoun(petrology) A fine-grained sedimentary rock whose original constituents were clays or muds.
mudstonesnoun(petrology) A fine-grained sedimentary rock whose original constituents were clays or muds.
quartzitenoun(mineralogy) A metamorphic rock from sandstone, consisting of interlocking grains of quartz.
quartzitesnoun(mineralogy) A metamorphic rock from sandstone, consisting of interlocking grains of quartz.
sandstonenounA sedimentary rock produced by the consolidation and compaction of sand, cemented with clay etc.
schistnounAny of a variety of coarse-grained crystalline metamorphic rocks with a foliated structure that allows easy division into slabs or slates.
shalenoun(geology) A fine-grained sedimentary rock of a thin, laminated, and often friable, structure.
siltsnoun(uncountable) Mud or fine earth deposited from running or standing water.
siltstonenounA sedimentary rock whose composition is intermediate in grain size between the coarser sandstone and the finer mudstone.
tuffnoun(petrology) A light porous rock, now especially a rock composed of compacted volcanic ash varying in size from fine sand to coarse gravel.

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