R702

Sample ID R702 • Cabinet C

Quartzite

8.975cm W x 11.811cm H x 5.752cm D • 958g
Sample TypeRockRock QualitySedimentaryRock TypeClastic
CompositionMineral grainsGrain SizeMediumGrain ShapeAngular
Grain SortingWell sortedAcid ReactionNoMohs Hardness 8

It is a medium sizes rectangle that is practically entirely grey. You can see grains and some quartz grains in the rock. There are lots of cleavages in the rock on three out of 4 of the sides. One side is flat though it looks like it was cut at an angle