Conglomerate and Anthracite Definition

Definition of Conglomerate and Anthracite

The general Conglomerate and Anthracite 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, Anthracite is a type of sedimentary rock which is hard and is variety of coal that has high luster. Along with definition of Conglomerate and Anthracite, get to know about Properties of Conglomerate and Anthracite. Get to know more information about Conglomerate and Anthracite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Conglomerate and Anthracite

The history of Conglomerate and Anthracite 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 Anthracite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Conglomerate and Anthracite

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

For Conglomerate,

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

For Anthracite,

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