Webpsephite. ( ˈsiːfaɪt) n. (Geological Science) any rock, such as a breccia, that consists of large fragments embedded in a finer matrix. [C19: via French from Greek psēphos a pebble]

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WebPsephite(Greek: psephos, "pebble")[1]is either a sedimentor sedimentary rockcomposed of fragments that are coarser than sand and which are enclosed in a matrix that varies in kind and amount. It is equivalent to a rudite. Shingle, gravel, breccia, and especially conglomerate, would all be considered psephites. WebPsephite (Greek: psephos, "pebble") is either a sediment or sedimentary rock composed of fragments that are coarser than sand and which are enclosed in a matrix that varies in kind and amount. It is equivalent to a rudite. Shingle, gravel, breccia, and especially conglomerate, would all be considered psephites. It is equivalent to the Latin-derived term rudite. … marriott courtyard west mechanicsburg pa

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WebEncode "psephite" to Base64 format Simply enter your data then push the encode button. psephite To encode binaries (like images, documents, etc.) use the file upload form a little further down on this page. Webpsephite A general term used to describe coarse-grained, detrital, sedimentary rock, e.g. gravels, conglomerates, or breccias. G. W. Tyrell (1921) suggested the term be restricted to metamorphosed conglomerates and breccias, a suggestion followed by many authors describing metamorphic rocks. A Dictionary of Earth Sciences WebPsephology is from the Greek word psēphos, meaning "pebble." (One relative of psephology is psephomancy, meaning "divination by pebbles.") Psephology merited election as the … marriott courtyard waterfront key west