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Conglomerate and Claystone Definition


Claystone and Conglomerate Definition


Definition

Definition
Conglomerate is a sedimentary rock which forms from rounded gravel and boulder sized clasts which are cemented together in a matrix   
Claystone is a fine-grained, dark gray to pink sedimentary rock which mainly consists of compacted and hardened clay   

History
  
  

Origin
Italy   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

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 English clay and stone as the rock contains more amount of clay   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Conglomerate and Claystone

The general Conglomerate and Claystone 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, Claystone is a fine-grained, dark gray to pink sedimentary rock which mainly consists of compacted and hardened clay. Along with definition of Conglomerate and Claystone, get to know about Properties of Conglomerate and Claystone. Get to know more information about Conglomerate and Claystone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Conglomerate and Claystone

The history of Conglomerate and Claystone 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 Claystone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Conglomerate and Claystone

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

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