Conglomerate and Pegmatite Definition

Definition of Conglomerate and Pegmatite

The general Conglomerate and Pegmatite 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, Pegmatite rock is a holocrystalline, intrusive igneous rock which is composed of interlocking phaneritic crystals. Along with definition of Conglomerate and Pegmatite, get to know about Properties of Conglomerate and Pegmatite. Get to know more information about Conglomerate and Pegmatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Conglomerate and Pegmatite

The history of Conglomerate and Pegmatite 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 Pegmatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Conglomerate and Pegmatite

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

For Conglomerate,

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

For Pegmatite,

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