Conglomerate and Shale Definition

Definition of Conglomerate and Shale

The general Conglomerate and Shale 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, Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed by the compaction of silt and clay-size mineral particles. Along with definition of Conglomerate and Shale, get to know about Properties of Conglomerate and Shale. Get to know more information about Conglomerate and Shale origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Conglomerate and Shale

The history of Conglomerate and Shale 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 Shale Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Conglomerate and Shale

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

For Conglomerate,

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

For Shale,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock