Conglomerate and Dacite Definition

Definition of Conglomerate and Dacite

The general Conglomerate and Dacite 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, Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. Along with definition of Conglomerate and Dacite, get to know about Properties of Conglomerate and Dacite. Get to know more information about Conglomerate and Dacite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Conglomerate and Dacite

The history of Conglomerate and Dacite 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 Dacite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Conglomerate and Dacite

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

For Conglomerate,

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

For Dacite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock