Conglomerate and Marl Definition

Definition of Conglomerate and Marl

The general Conglomerate and Marl 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, Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime. Along with definition of Conglomerate and Marl, get to know about Properties of Conglomerate and Marl. Get to know more information about Conglomerate and Marl origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Conglomerate and Marl

The history of Conglomerate and Marl 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 Marl Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Conglomerate and Marl

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

For Conglomerate,

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

For Marl,

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