Conglomerate and Turbidite Definition

Definition of Conglomerate and Turbidite

The general Conglomerate and Turbidite 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, A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. Along with definition of Conglomerate and Turbidite, get to know about Properties of Conglomerate and Turbidite. Get to know more information about Conglomerate and Turbidite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Conglomerate and Turbidite

The history of Conglomerate and Turbidite 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 Turbidite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Conglomerate and Turbidite

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

For Conglomerate,

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

For Turbidite,

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