Conglomerate and Chalk Definition

Definition of Conglomerate and Chalk

The general Conglomerate and Chalk 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, Chalk is a soft, white, powdery limestone consisting mainly of fossil shells of foraminifers. Along with definition of Conglomerate and Chalk, get to know about Properties of Conglomerate and Chalk. Get to know more information about Conglomerate and Chalk origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Conglomerate and Chalk

The history of Conglomerate and Chalk 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 Chalk Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Conglomerate and Chalk

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

For Conglomerate,

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

For Chalk,

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