Conglomerate and Mylonite Definition

Definition of Conglomerate and Mylonite

The general Conglomerate and Mylonite 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, Mylonite is a metamorphic rock formed by ductile deformation during intense shearing encountered during folding and faulting, a process termed cataclastic or dynamic metamorphism. Along with definition of Conglomerate and Mylonite, get to know about Properties of Conglomerate and Mylonite. Get to know more information about Conglomerate and Mylonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Conglomerate and Mylonite

The history of Conglomerate and Mylonite 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 Mylonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Conglomerate and Mylonite

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

For Conglomerate,

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

For Mylonite,

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