The mountain, a dominant feature of the West Virginia highlands which averages 4,500 feet for its 12-mile length, peaks at the knob. Rocks at Spruce Knob are of Pottsville sandstone, dating from the Pennsylvanian age over 300 million years ago. This hard conglomerate rock is resistant to erosive weathering.

For rock cores, a good classification of the lithotypes can be accomplished using standardized comparison charts available for both the southern and northern portion of West Virginia. The recommended classifications for the southern portions of West Virginia are covered in a book call "Cored Rocks of the Southern Appalachian Coal Fields"

The Chilhowee Group is a sedimentary body composed of early Cambrian siliciclastic sedimentary rocks which crop out along the eastern margin of the Blue Ridge province in Alabama, Maryland, Tennessee, North Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia.

The Pottsville Formation consists of a gray conglomerate, fine to coarse grained sandstone, and is known to contain limestone, siltstone and shale, as well as anthracite and bituminous coal. [4] [5] It is considered a classic orogenic molasse. [6] The formation was first described from a railroad cut south of Pottsville, Pennsylvania. [4]

The Trap Rock and Conglomerate Uplands, also called the Diabase and Conglomerate Uplands, represents the most rugged and upland portions of the Northern Piedmont. It exists in numerous discontinuous pieces of irregular shape, mostly interspersed throughout the Triassic lowlands , but in a few places bordering the Piedmont Uplands or the ...

2025年1月2日 · From the ancient, coal-rich Allegheny Mountains to the rivers that carve the Appalachian Plateau, the diversity of rocks and minerals found in West Virginia is not just vast but incredibly beautiful.

This is a one-of-a-kind hand-dug Conglomerate Rock from West Virginia, USA. The unique and beautiful specimen is a must-have for any rock, fossil, or mineral collector. The rock has been carefully ext...from

2024年12月26日 · This unique hand-dug Conglomerate Rock from West Virginia is a remarkable addition to any collection. Its natural beauty and intricately formed structures make it a must-have for rock enthusiasts. The rock was sourced from the United States, adding to …

2024年7月28日 · This is a one-of-a-kind hand-dug Conglomerate Rock from West Virginia, USA. The unique and beautiful specimen is a must-have for any rock, fossil, or mineral collector. The rock has been carefully extracted from the ground and preserved to maintain its natural beauty.

2024年12月26日 · This is a one-of-a-kind rock specimen that was hand-dug in West Virginia. The unique Conglomerate Rock is a fascinating example of the beauty found in nature. The rock has been carefully collected and is perfect for display or as a conversation starter.