Conglomerate and Monzonite Definition

Definition of Conglomerate and Monzonite

The general Conglomerate and Monzonite 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, Monzonite is a granular igneous rock with composition between syenite and diorite and containing approximately equal amounts of orthoclase and plagioclase. Along with definition of Conglomerate and Monzonite, get to know about Properties of Conglomerate and Monzonite. Get to know more information about Conglomerate and Monzonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Conglomerate and Monzonite

The history of Conglomerate and Monzonite 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 Monzonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Conglomerate and Monzonite

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

For Conglomerate,

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

For Monzonite,

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