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Conglomerate and Shonkinite Definition


Shonkinite 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   
Shonkinite is a rare, dark-coloured and intrusive igneous rock which contains augite and orthoclase feldspar as its primary constituents   

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 the name of Shonkin Sag ranges in the Highwood Mountains of north-central Montana, US   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Conglomerate and Shonkinite

The general Conglomerate and Shonkinite 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, Shonkinite is a rare, dark-coloured and intrusive igneous rock which contains augite and orthoclase feldspar as its primary constituents. Along with definition of Conglomerate and Shonkinite, get to know about Properties of Conglomerate and Shonkinite. Get to know more information about Conglomerate and Shonkinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Conglomerate and Shonkinite

The history of Conglomerate and Shonkinite 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 Shonkinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Conglomerate and Shonkinite

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

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