Impact Breccia from the Ries-Nordlingen Impact Crater in Germany

Impact breccia is the result of large meteorite or asteroid impacts on Earth in the past. The rocks at the target site are melted, shattered, and mixed during the impact explosion. When the site finally settles and cools, a new composite rock - impact breccia - is the result. This is the red variety of Ries Impact Breccia, with its color due to iron staining.

Sample is 32 x 17 x 8mm and presented in a 2-inch hinged perky.