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Conglomerate and Pseudotachylite Definition


Pseudotachylite and Conglomerate Definition


Definition

Definition
Conglomerate is a sedimentary rock which forms from rounded gravel and boulder sized clasts which are cemented together in a matrix   
Very fine grained fault rock which is composed of glassy matrix that often contains inclusions of wall-rock fragments.   

History
  
  

Origin
Italy   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Latin conglomeratus, to roll together, i.e. from com together + glomerare to gather into a ball, from glomus (genitive glomeris) a ball   
From pseudo- +‎ tachylite, a glassy rock generated by frictional heat within faults.   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Conglomerate and Pseudotachylite

The general Conglomerate and Pseudotachylite 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, Very fine grained fault rock which is composed of glassy matrix that often contains inclusions of wall-rock fragments.. Along with definition of Conglomerate and Pseudotachylite, get to know about Properties of Conglomerate and Pseudotachylite. Get to know more information about Conglomerate and Pseudotachylite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Conglomerate and Pseudotachylite

The history of Conglomerate and Pseudotachylite 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 Pseudotachylite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Conglomerate and Pseudotachylite

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

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