Conglomerate and Metapelite Definition

Definition of Conglomerate and Metapelite

The general Conglomerate and Metapelite 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, Metapelite is an old and currently not widely used field geological term for a clay rich fine-grained clastic sediment or sedimentary rock, i.e. mud or a mudstone. Along with definition of Conglomerate and Metapelite, get to know about Properties of Conglomerate and Metapelite. Get to know more information about Conglomerate and Metapelite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Conglomerate and Metapelite

The history of Conglomerate and Metapelite 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 Metapelite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Conglomerate and Metapelite

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

For Conglomerate,

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

For Metapelite,

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