Conglomerate and Icelandite Definition

Definition of Conglomerate and Icelandite

The general Conglomerate and Icelandite 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, Icelandite belongs to volcanic igneous rocks which is rich in iron and belongs to andesite rock. Along with definition of Conglomerate and Icelandite, get to know about Properties of Conglomerate and Icelandite. Get to know more information about Conglomerate and Icelandite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Conglomerate and Icelandite

The history of Conglomerate and Icelandite 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 Icelandite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Conglomerate and Icelandite

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

For Conglomerate,

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

For Icelandite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock