Arkose and Conglomerate Definition

Definition of Arkose and Conglomerate

The general Arkose and Conglomerate definition can be stated as: Arkose is a sedimentary rock, specifically a type of sandstone containing at least 25% feldspar. On the other hand, Conglomerate is a sedimentary rock which forms from rounded gravel and boulder sized clasts which are cemented together in a matrix. Along with definition of Arkose and Conglomerate, get to know about Properties of Arkose and Conglomerate. Get to know more information about Arkose and Conglomerate origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Arkose and Conglomerate

The history of Arkose and Conglomerate gives information about where the rock was found and who was its discoverer. Almost each and every aspect of Earth's history is recorded in rocks be it the volcanoes which were erupted or the plants, animals and organisms which are now extinct, as rocks are present from millions of years.

Arkose and Conglomerate Origin and Discoverer

Arkose and Conglomerate definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Arkose and Conglomerate. In this section, you will know about Arkose and Conglomerate Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Arkose is France whereas Origin of Conglomerate is Italy. It is interesting to know the name of Arkose and Conglomerate discoverer. The Discoverer of Arkose is Alexandre Brongniart and the discoverer of Conglomerate is Unknown.

Etymology of Arkose and Conglomerate

Along with Arkose and Conglomerate definition, know more about the etymology of Arkose and Conglomerate. Etymology of Arkose and Conglomerate gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Arkose and Formation of Conglomerate. The etymology of Arkose is From Auvergne region of France used by a French geologist Alexandre Brongniart in 1826 who applied this term to some feldspathic sandstones while that of Conglomerate is From Auvergne region of France used by a French geologist Alexandre Brongniart in 1826 who applied this term to some feldspathic sandstones. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Arkose and Conglomerate belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Arkose and Conglomerate are listed below.

For Arkose,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock

For Conglomerate,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock