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Serpentinite and Shaly Matrix

Shell Beach, California: A Showplace of Franciscan Rocks

From Andrew Alden, About.com

Nearer to the beach, the dark shaly matrix rock of the Franciscan Complex crops out. Click photo for larger view.

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