Conglomerate and Dunite Definition

Definition of Conglomerate and Dunite

The general Conglomerate and Dunite 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, Dunite is a green to brownish coarse-grained igneous rock mainly consisting of olivine. Along with definition of Conglomerate and Dunite, get to know about Properties of Conglomerate and Dunite. Get to know more information about Conglomerate and Dunite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Conglomerate and Dunite

The history of Conglomerate and Dunite 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 Dunite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Conglomerate and Dunite

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

For Conglomerate,

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

For Dunite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock