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What is the difference between a Pit and a Quarry ?

April 26, 2017difference pit quarry

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What is the difference between a Pit and a Quarry ?

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A pit contains loose sand and gravel that is dug directly out of the ground. A quarry contains bedrock that must be blasted first before it can be processed. A Pit can produce some products that consist of round stones, whereas all products from a quarry are crushed (ie have sharp edges).