Conglomerate and Basalt Definition

Definition of Conglomerate and Basalt

The general Conglomerate and Basalt 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, Basalt is a common extrusive igneous rock formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the surface of Earth. Along with definition of Conglomerate and Basalt, get to know about Properties of Conglomerate and Basalt. Get to know more information about Conglomerate and Basalt origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Conglomerate and Basalt

The history of Conglomerate and Basalt 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 Basalt Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Conglomerate and Basalt

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

For Conglomerate,

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

For Basalt,

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