Conglomerate and Dolomite Definition

Definition of Conglomerate and Dolomite

The general Conglomerate and Dolomite 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, Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight. Along with definition of Conglomerate and Dolomite, get to know about Properties of Conglomerate and Dolomite. Get to know more information about Conglomerate and Dolomite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Conglomerate and Dolomite

The history of Conglomerate and Dolomite 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 Dolomite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Conglomerate and Dolomite

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

For Conglomerate,

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

For Dolomite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock