Conglomerate and Gneiss Definition

Definition of Conglomerate and Gneiss

The general Conglomerate and Gneiss 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, Gneiss is a common and widely distributed type of rock formed by high-grade regional metamorphic processes from pre-existing formations that were originally either igneous or sedimentary rocks. Along with definition of Conglomerate and Gneiss, get to know about Properties of Conglomerate and Gneiss. Get to know more information about Conglomerate and Gneiss origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Conglomerate and Gneiss

The history of Conglomerate and Gneiss 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 Gneiss Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Conglomerate and Gneiss

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

For Conglomerate,

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

For Gneiss,

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