Conglomerate and Diorite Definition

Definition of Conglomerate and Diorite

The general Conglomerate and Diorite 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, Diorite is a grey to dark-grey intermediate intrusive igneous rock composed principally of plagioclase feldspar,biotite, hornblende, and pyroxene. Along with definition of Conglomerate and Diorite, get to know about Properties of Conglomerate and Diorite. Get to know more information about Conglomerate and Diorite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Conglomerate and Diorite

The history of Conglomerate and Diorite 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 Diorite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Conglomerate and Diorite

Along with Conglomerate and Diorite definition, know more about the etymology of Conglomerate and Diorite. Etymology of Conglomerate and Diorite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Conglomerate and Formation of Diorite. 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 Diorite 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 belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Diorite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Conglomerate and Diorite are listed below.

For Conglomerate,

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

For Diorite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock