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Lherzolite and Conglomerate Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Lherzolite is a type of ultramafic igneous rock which contains essential olivine and clinopyroxene and orthopyroxene in equal proportions
Conglomerate is a sedimentary rock which forms from rounded gravel and boulder sized clasts which are cemented together in a matrix
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
France
Italy
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From the Lherz Massif, an alpine peridotite complex, at Étang de Lers, near Massat in the French Pyrenees; Lherz is the archaic spelling of this location
From Latin conglomeratus, to roll together, i.e. from com together + glomerare to gather into a ball, from glomus (genitive glomeris) a ball
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Lherzolite and Conglomerate

The general Lherzolite and Conglomerate definition can be stated as: Lherzolite is a type of ultramafic igneous rock which contains essential olivine and clinopyroxene and orthopyroxene in equal proportions. On the other hand, Conglomerate is a sedimentary rock which forms from rounded gravel and boulder sized clasts which are cemented together in a matrix. Along with definition of Lherzolite and Conglomerate, get to know about Properties of Lherzolite and Conglomerate. Get to know more information about Lherzolite and Conglomerate origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Lherzolite and Conglomerate

The history of Lherzolite and Conglomerate 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.

Lherzolite and Conglomerate Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Lherzolite and Conglomerate

Along with Lherzolite and Conglomerate definition, know more about the etymology of Lherzolite and Conglomerate. Etymology of Lherzolite and Conglomerate gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Lherzolite and Formation of Conglomerate. The etymology of Lherzolite is From the Lherz Massif, an alpine peridotite complex, at Étang de Lers, near Massat in the French Pyrenees; Lherz is the archaic spelling of this location while that of Conglomerate is From the Lherz Massif, an alpine peridotite complex, at Étang de Lers, near Massat in the French Pyrenees; Lherz is the archaic spelling of this location. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Lherzolite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Conglomerate belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Lherzolite and Conglomerate are listed below.

For Lherzolite,

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

For Conglomerate,

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