Conglomerate and Eclogite Definition

Definition of Conglomerate and Eclogite

The general Conglomerate and Eclogite 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, Eclogite is an extreme metamorphic rock, formed by regional metamorphism of basalt rock under very high pressure and temperature. Along with definition of Conglomerate and Eclogite, get to know about Properties of Conglomerate and Eclogite. Get to know more information about Conglomerate and Eclogite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Conglomerate and Eclogite

The history of Conglomerate and Eclogite 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 Eclogite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Conglomerate and Eclogite

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

For Conglomerate,

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

For Eclogite,

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