Orbicular Rhyolite

UNB-2017-0107Rocks » Igneous » Volcanic » Rhyolite

Description

Banded Rhyolite with colours of grey to light brown. Each band ranges from mms to cms in thickness. Rounded (orbicular) texture, up to 1.5 cm in diameter throughout - cut through the bands.

Specifications

Object nameOrbicular Rhyolite
IDUNB-2017-0107
Legal statusPermanent collection
CategoryRock
Classification
Rock group:
Igneous
Sub-groups:
Volcanic » Rhyolite
CompositionFelsic
OriginBay of Fundy, New Brunswick, Canada
Pieces1
PartialNo
Measurements
  • 14cm x 10cm x 2cm

Map of Origin