Conglomerate and Diamictite Definition

Definition of Conglomerate and Diamictite

The general Conglomerate and Diamictite 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, Diamictite is a sedimentary rock that consists of non-sorted to poorly sorted terrigenous sediment containing particles that range in size from clay to boulders, suspended in a matrix of mudstone or sandstone. Along with definition of Conglomerate and Diamictite, get to know about Properties of Conglomerate and Diamictite. Get to know more information about Conglomerate and Diamictite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Conglomerate and Diamictite

The history of Conglomerate and Diamictite 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 Diamictite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Conglomerate and Diamictite

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

For Conglomerate,

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

For Diamictite,

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