Conglomerate and Websterite Definition

Definition of Conglomerate and Websterite

The general Conglomerate and Websterite 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, Websterite is ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that consists of roughly equal proportions of orthopyroxene and clinopyroxene. It is a special type of pyroxenite.. Along with definition of Conglomerate and Websterite, get to know about Properties of Conglomerate and Websterite. Get to know more information about Conglomerate and Websterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Conglomerate and Websterite

The history of Conglomerate and Websterite 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 Websterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Conglomerate and Websterite

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

For Conglomerate,

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

For Websterite,

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