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Neugrund breccia

Neugrund breccia is a type of rock consisting of gneissic breccia and amphibolite originating from the Neugrund crater. Neugrund breccia is different from Ordovician breccia, which is found in a similar region but was formed millions of years later after a different meteor strike.

Neugrund breccia formed during the cementation of meteor fragments. Glacial action distributed erratics of breccia throughout an area of over 10,000&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup> surrounding the impact site. Boulders of Neugrund breccia can be found in north-western Estonia and are especially concentrated around the island of Osmussaar.

The largest known Neugrund breccia formation is Skarvan. It is located near the west coast of Osmussaar.

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