👉 Bristlecone, in geology and botany, is a type of hard rock that forms on the surface of an earth volcano or mountain. It is characterized by its sharp, pointed tips called bristles, which are often made up of mineral deposits such as quartz or feldspar. Bristlecone rocks have been found on many different types of mountains and can be found in a variety of geological settings, from the basaltic to the igneous rock types. Brist