Conglomerate and Jadeitite Definition

Definition of Conglomerate and Jadeitite

The general Conglomerate and Jadeitite 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, Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. Along with definition of Conglomerate and Jadeitite, get to know about Properties of Conglomerate and Jadeitite. Get to know more information about Conglomerate and Jadeitite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Conglomerate and Jadeitite

The history of Conglomerate and Jadeitite 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 Jadeitite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Conglomerate and Jadeitite

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

For Conglomerate,

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

For Jadeitite,

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