Conglomerate and Rhyolite Definition

Definition of Conglomerate and Rhyolite

The general Conglomerate and Rhyolite 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, Rhyolite is a fine-grained igneous rock which is rich in silica. Along with definition of Conglomerate and Rhyolite, get to know about Properties of Conglomerate and Rhyolite. Get to know more information about Conglomerate and Rhyolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Conglomerate and Rhyolite

The history of Conglomerate and Rhyolite 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 Rhyolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Conglomerate and Rhyolite

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

For Conglomerate,

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

For Rhyolite,

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