[meteorite-list] A Breccia question

[Mark Bowling]

Hi Tom,

I'd suggest you try to find the source because if it's attractive & accessible, it could be commercially viable as a decorative stone.  Please send me photos of both.

As far as abundance, I couldn't say.  I love collecting breccias because they're very important in the formation of ore deposits.  My most favorite breccia in my collection, regardless of source, is my fabulous PV (thanks to the Woolard family).  :-)

Clear skies,

Mark
Vail, AZ

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> Subject: [meteorite-list] A Breccia question
> 
> Hi list,  I am wondering how often do great  looking breccia occur in
> earth
> rocks.  Is it quite common?
> 
> I  was hiking on my land here in Idaho and found a red/white breccia
> that
> looks  dynamite (really).  Tumbled smooth (I guess) in the wash out of
> Lake
> Bonnieville, which tore through here some time ago.  Any one who cares
> to  take a
> look and let me know their thoughts, please email me.
> 
> I  also have some shots of the coolest meteorite breccia I have ever
> cut into
> and  it just so happens the angular clasts are about the same in shape
> and
> size.
> 
> Tom Phillips
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