Conglomerate and Nepheline Syenite Definition

Definition of Conglomerate and Nepheline Syenite

The general Conglomerate and Nepheline Syenite 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, Nepheline Syenite is a holocrystalline plutonic rock resembling syenite but containing nepheline and lacking quartz. Along with definition of Conglomerate and Nepheline Syenite, get to know about Properties of Conglomerate and Nepheline Syenite. Get to know more information about Conglomerate and Nepheline Syenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Conglomerate and Nepheline Syenite

The history of Conglomerate and Nepheline Syenite 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 Nepheline Syenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Conglomerate and Nepheline Syenite

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

For Conglomerate,

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

For Nepheline Syenite,

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