Conglomerate and Pyroxenite Definition

Definition of Conglomerate and Pyroxenite

The general Conglomerate and Pyroxenite 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, Pyroxenite is a dark, greenish, granular intrusive igneous rock consisting mainly of pyroxenes and olivine. Along with definition of Conglomerate and Pyroxenite, get to know about Properties of Conglomerate and Pyroxenite. Get to know more information about Conglomerate and Pyroxenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Conglomerate and Pyroxenite

The history of Conglomerate and Pyroxenite 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 Pyroxenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Conglomerate and Pyroxenite

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

For Conglomerate,

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

For Pyroxenite,

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