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Conglomerate and Ignimbrite Definition


Ignimbrite 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   
Ignimbrite is a volcanic rock consisting mainly of pumice fragments, formed by the consolidation of material deposited by pyroclastic flows   

History
  
  

Origin
Italy   
New Zealand   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Patrick Marshall   

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 Latin ignis fire + imber, imbr- shower of rain, storm cloud + -ite   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Conglomerate and Ignimbrite

The general Conglomerate and Ignimbrite 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, Ignimbrite is a volcanic rock consisting mainly of pumice fragments, formed by the consolidation of material deposited by pyroclastic flows. Along with definition of Conglomerate and Ignimbrite, get to know about Properties of Conglomerate and Ignimbrite. Get to know more information about Conglomerate and Ignimbrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Conglomerate and Ignimbrite

The history of Conglomerate and Ignimbrite 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 Ignimbrite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Conglomerate and Ignimbrite

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

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