Conglomerate and Mugearite Definition

Definition of Conglomerate and Mugearite

The general Conglomerate and Mugearite 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, Mugearite is a type of oligoclase bearing basalt, also comprising of olivine, apatite, and opaque oxides. Along with definition of Conglomerate and Mugearite, get to know about Properties of Conglomerate and Mugearite. Get to know more information about Conglomerate and Mugearite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Conglomerate and Mugearite

The history of Conglomerate and Mugearite 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 Mugearite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Conglomerate and Mugearite

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

For Conglomerate,

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

For Mugearite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Opaque rock