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Conglomerate and Migmatite Definition


Migmatite 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   
Migmatite is typically a granitic rock within a metamorphic host rock which is composed of two intermingled but distinguishable components   

History
  
  

Origin
Italy   
Southern Alps, France   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Jakob Sederholm   

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 Greek word migma which means a mixture   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Conglomerate and Migmatite

The general Conglomerate and Migmatite 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, Migmatite is typically a granitic rock within a metamorphic host rock which is composed of two intermingled but distinguishable components. Along with definition of Conglomerate and Migmatite, get to know about Properties of Conglomerate and Migmatite. Get to know more information about Conglomerate and Migmatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Conglomerate and Migmatite

The history of Conglomerate and Migmatite 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 Migmatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Conglomerate and Migmatite

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

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