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Conglomerate and Banded iron formation Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Conglomerate is a sedimentary rock which forms from rounded gravel and boulder sized clasts which are cemented together in a matrix
Banded iron formation are distinctive units of sedimentary rock that are almost always of Precambrian age
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Italy
Western Australia, Minnesota
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From Latin conglomeratus, to roll together, i.e. from com together + glomerare to gather into a ball, from glomus (genitive glomeris) a ball
From its formation process
1.4 Class
Sedimentary Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Conglomerate and Banded iron formation

The general Conglomerate and Banded iron formation 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, Banded iron formation are distinctive units of sedimentary rock that are almost always of Precambrian age. Along with definition of Conglomerate and Banded iron formation, get to know about Properties of Conglomerate and Banded iron formation. Get to know more information about Conglomerate and Banded iron formation origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Conglomerate and Banded iron formation

The history of Conglomerate and Banded iron formation 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 Banded iron formation Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Conglomerate and Banded iron formation

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

For Conglomerate,

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

For Banded iron formation,

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