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Conglomerate and Conglomerate Definition


Conglomerate 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   
Conglomerate is a sedimentary rock which forms from rounded gravel and boulder sized clasts which are cemented together in a matrix   

History
  
  

Origin
Italy   
Italy   

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 Latin conglomeratus, to roll together, i.e. from com together + glomerare to gather into a ball, from glomus (genitive glomeris) a ball   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Conglomerate and Conglomerate

The general Conglomerate and Conglomerate 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, Conglomerate is a sedimentary rock which forms from rounded gravel and boulder sized clasts which are cemented together in a matrix. Along with definition of Conglomerate and Conglomerate, get to know about Properties of Conglomerate and Conglomerate. Get to know more information about Conglomerate and Conglomerate origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Conglomerate and Conglomerate

The history of Conglomerate and Conglomerate 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 Conglomerate Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Conglomerate and Conglomerate

Along with Conglomerate and Conglomerate definition, know more about the etymology of Conglomerate and Conglomerate. Etymology of Conglomerate and Conglomerate gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Conglomerate and Formation of Conglomerate. 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 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. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Conglomerate and Conglomerate belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Conglomerate and Conglomerate are listed below.

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