Fanglomerate
A rock subtype
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A type of conglomerate consisting of heterogeneous rock fragments of all sizes deposited in an alluvial fan.
Fanglomerates are poorly sorted, matrix-rich conglomerates that originated as debris flows on alluvial fans and likely contain the largest accumulations of gravel in the geologic record.
Fanglomerates are poorly sorted, matrix-rich conglomerates that originated as debris flows on alluvial fans and likely contain the largest accumulations of gravel in the geologic record.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
53667
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:53667:1
Classification of Fanglomerate
Internet Links for Fanglomerate
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References for Fanglomerate
Localities for Fanglomerate
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The Locality List
- This locality has map coordinates listed.
- This locality has estimated coordinates.
ⓘ - Click for references and further information on this occurrence.
? - Indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality.
- Good crystals or important locality for species.
- World class for species or very significant.
(TL) - Type Locality for a valid mineral species.
(FRL) - First Recorded Locality for everything else (eg varieties).
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Australia | |
| White et al. (1980) |
Switzerland | |
| Malcherek et al. (2025) +1 other reference |
USA | |
| Theodore et al. (1987) |
| - (2005) |
