Conglomerate and Arkose Definition

Definition of Conglomerate and Arkose

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

History of Conglomerate and Arkose

The history of Conglomerate and Arkose 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.

Conglomerate and Arkose Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Conglomerate and Arkose

Along with Conglomerate and Arkose definition, know more about the etymology of Conglomerate and Arkose. Etymology of Conglomerate and Arkose gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Conglomerate and Formation of Arkose. The etymology of Conglomerate is From Latin conglomeratus, to roll together, i.e. from com together + glomerare to gather into a ball, from glomus (genitive glomeris) a ball while that of Arkose is From Latin conglomeratus, to roll together, i.e. from com together + glomerare to gather into a ball, from glomus (genitive glomeris) a ball. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Conglomerate and Arkose belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Conglomerate and Arkose are listed below.

For Conglomerate,

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

For Arkose,

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