Conglomerate and Gossan Definition

Definition of Conglomerate and Gossan

The general Conglomerate and Gossan 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, Gossan is intensely oxidized, weathered or decomposed rock, usually the upper and exposed part of an ore deposit or mineral vein.. Along with definition of Conglomerate and Gossan, get to know about Properties of Conglomerate and Gossan. Get to know more information about Conglomerate and Gossan origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Conglomerate and Gossan

The history of Conglomerate and Gossan 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 Gossan Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Conglomerate and Gossan

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

For Conglomerate,

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

For Gossan,

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