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Conglomerate and Itacolumite Definition


Itacolumite 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   
A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips   

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 the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil   

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   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Conglomerate and Itacolumite

The general Conglomerate and Itacolumite 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, A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. Along with definition of Conglomerate and Itacolumite, get to know about Properties of Conglomerate and Itacolumite. Get to know more information about Conglomerate and Itacolumite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Conglomerate and Itacolumite

The history of Conglomerate and Itacolumite 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 Itacolumite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Conglomerate and Itacolumite

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

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