Conglomerate and Granite Definition

Definition of Conglomerate and Granite

The general Conglomerate and Granite 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, Granite is a very hard, granular, crystalline igneous rock which consists mainly of quartz, mica, and feldspar and is often used as building stone. Along with definition of Conglomerate and Granite, get to know about Properties of Conglomerate and Granite. Get to know more information about Conglomerate and Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Conglomerate and Granite

The history of Conglomerate and Granite 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 Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Conglomerate and Granite

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

For Conglomerate,

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

For Granite,

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