Conglomerate and Basanite  Definition

Definition of Conglomerate and Basanite 

The general Conglomerate and Basanite  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, Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone. Along with definition of Conglomerate and Basanite , get to know about Properties of Conglomerate and Basanite . Get to know more information about Conglomerate and Basanite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Conglomerate and Basanite 

The history of Conglomerate and Basanite  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 Basanite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Conglomerate and Basanite 

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

For Conglomerate,

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

For Basanite ,

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