Conglomerate and Enderbite Definition

Definition of Conglomerate and Enderbite

The general Conglomerate and Enderbite 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, Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. Along with definition of Conglomerate and Enderbite, get to know about Properties of Conglomerate and Enderbite. Get to know more information about Conglomerate and Enderbite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Conglomerate and Enderbite

The history of Conglomerate and Enderbite 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 Enderbite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Conglomerate and Enderbite

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

For Conglomerate,

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

For Enderbite,

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