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nawee
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 Posted: Tue May 26, 2009 8:21 pm Post subject: Rock vs stone vs pebble |
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Hello,
Can you explain the difference between "rock", "stone" and "pebble"? I understand that a "pebble" is the smallest. I'm not sure about "rock" and "stone".
Thank you.
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Suzanne
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Location: Seattle, WA, USA
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Hello, Nawee,
From smallest to largest:
Pebble
Stone
Rock
Please let us know if you want more than just the sizes! |
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nawee
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| Posted: Wed May 27, 2009 8:14 pm Post subject: |
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Hello Suzanne,
More information will be most welcome too.
Thank you,
Nawee |
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Suzanne
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| Posted: Thu May 28, 2009 5:55 am Post subject: |
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Hi, again!
Here are some definitions:
Pebble: a small, rounded stone. Pebbles are smooth, because they are worn down by water or erosion.
Stone: a general term for the hard substance formed of earthand mineral. Stone is what rocks are made of. Stone can be any shape or size, but rocks are considered to be larger.
Stone can also be used to describe a piece of rock that is used for a specific purpose. Examples are: paving stone or building stone. As an adjective: a stone fireplace or a stone fence.
Rock: a large mass of stone, usually with rough or jagged edges. Rocks form hills, cliffs, or peaks.
Does this help? |
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nawee
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| Posted: Wed Jun 03, 2009 8:08 pm Post subject: |
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| These explanations are great. Thank you, Suzanne. |
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