Conglomerate and Amphibolite Definition

Definition of Conglomerate and Amphibolite

The general Conglomerate and Amphibolite 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, Amphibolite can be defined as a granular metamorphic rock which mainly consist of hornblende and plagioclase. Along with definition of Conglomerate and Amphibolite, get to know about Properties of Conglomerate and Amphibolite. Get to know more information about Conglomerate and Amphibolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Conglomerate and Amphibolite

The history of Conglomerate and Amphibolite 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 Amphibolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Conglomerate and Amphibolite

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

For Conglomerate,

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

For Amphibolite,

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