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Conglomerate and Greywacke Definition


Greywacke and Conglomerate Definition


Definition

Definition
Conglomerate is a sedimentary rock which forms from rounded gravel and boulder sized clasts which are cemented together in a matrix   
Greywacke is defined as a dark coarse-grained sandstone rock which contains more than 15 per cent clay   

History
  
  

Origin
Italy   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Latin conglomeratus, to roll together, i.e. from com together + glomerare to gather into a ball, from glomus (genitive glomeris) a ball   
From German Grauwacke, from grau grey + wacke   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Conglomerate and Greywacke

The general Conglomerate and Greywacke 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, Greywacke is defined as a dark coarse-grained sandstone rock which contains more than 15 per cent clay. Along with definition of Conglomerate and Greywacke, get to know about Properties of Conglomerate and Greywacke. Get to know more information about Conglomerate and Greywacke origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Conglomerate and Greywacke

The history of Conglomerate and Greywacke 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 Greywacke Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Conglomerate and Greywacke

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

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