Conglomerate and Anorthosite Definition

Definition of Conglomerate and Anorthosite

The general Conglomerate and Anorthosite 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, Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase. Along with definition of Conglomerate and Anorthosite, get to know about Properties of Conglomerate and Anorthosite. Get to know more information about Conglomerate and Anorthosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Conglomerate and Anorthosite

The history of Conglomerate and Anorthosite 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 Anorthosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Conglomerate and Anorthosite

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

For Conglomerate,

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

For Anorthosite,

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