Conglomerate and Lherzolite Definition

Definition of Conglomerate and Lherzolite

The general Conglomerate and Lherzolite 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, Lherzolite is a type of ultramafic igneous rock which contains essential olivine and clinopyroxene and orthopyroxene in equal proportions. Along with definition of Conglomerate and Lherzolite, get to know about Properties of Conglomerate and Lherzolite. Get to know more information about Conglomerate and Lherzolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Conglomerate and Lherzolite

The history of Conglomerate and Lherzolite 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 Lherzolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Conglomerate and Lherzolite

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

For Conglomerate,

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

For Lherzolite,

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