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Here is another great question we received through our Ask-a-Geologist email. Question: What grains are in conglomerate rocks?

Filed under: Geology / Earth Science, Rocks on December 3rd, 2009 | No Comments »

This has to be the most-asked question we receive here at Mini Me Geology. Question: What are the hollow ball-like objects, such as quartz, which are found in sedimentary rocks?

Filed under: Geology / Earth Science, Minerals, Rocks on June 22nd, 2009 | No Comments »

Arkose is a beautiful sedimentary rock that is typically gray, pink or red. This coarse-grained rock forms when igneous rocks break apart and the pieces travel to a river, lake or ocean.

Filed under: Geology / Earth Science, Rocks on June 11th, 2009 | No Comments »

Loess is formed from fine (small) grained, windblown sediment in glacier or desert areas. Loess is made of mostly silt but may also have some small amounts of sand and clay. The major mineral present is quartz with minor amounts of feldspar, calcite, dolomite, and clay.

Filed under: Geology / Earth Science, Rocks on June 4th, 2009 | No Comments »

Why do sandstone rocks sometimes have holes in them?

Filed under: Geology / Earth Science, Rocks on March 10th, 2009 | No Comments »