Conglomerate and Picrite Definition

Definition of Conglomerate and Picrite

The general Conglomerate and Picrite 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, Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine. Along with definition of Conglomerate and Picrite, get to know about Properties of Conglomerate and Picrite. Get to know more information about Conglomerate and Picrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Conglomerate and Picrite

The history of Conglomerate and Picrite 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 Picrite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Conglomerate and Picrite

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

For Conglomerate,

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

For Picrite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock