Conglomerate and Charnockite Definition

Definition of Conglomerate and Charnockite

The general Conglomerate and Charnockite 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, Charnockite is a variety of granite containing minerals like orthopyroxene, quartz, and feldspar. Along with definition of Conglomerate and Charnockite, get to know about Properties of Conglomerate and Charnockite. Get to know more information about Conglomerate and Charnockite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Conglomerate and Charnockite

The history of Conglomerate and Charnockite 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 Charnockite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Conglomerate and Charnockite

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

For Conglomerate,

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

For Charnockite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock