Conglomerate and Marble Definition

Definition of Conglomerate and Marble

The general Conglomerate and Marble 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, Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock which is composed of recrystallized carbonate which is formed when limestone is exposed to high temperatures and pressures over a long time. Along with definition of Conglomerate and Marble, get to know about Properties of Conglomerate and Marble. Get to know more information about Conglomerate and Marble origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Conglomerate and Marble

The history of Conglomerate and Marble 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 Marble Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Conglomerate and Marble

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

For Conglomerate,

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

For Marble,

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