Close-up orbicular granite rock Granito Orbicular Santuario de la Naturaleza Rodillo Pacific coast Atacama Chile South America

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Orbicular granite (also known as orbicular rock or orbiculite) is an uncommon type of plutonic rock, usually granitic in composition. The appearance is due to orbicules - concentrically layered, spheroidal structures.

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Location: Granito Orbicular Santuario de la Naturaleza Rodillo Pacific Coast Atacama (III) Chile South America
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