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Conglomerate and Siltstone Definition


Siltstone 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   
Siltstone can be defined as a fine-grained sedimentary rock which mainly consists of consolidated silt   

History
  
  

Origin
Italy   
Unknown   

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 English word silt and stone and from Proto-Indo-European root sal and stainaz   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Sedimentary 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 Siltstone

The general Conglomerate and Siltstone 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, Siltstone can be defined as a fine-grained sedimentary rock which mainly consists of consolidated silt. Along with definition of Conglomerate and Siltstone, get to know about Properties of Conglomerate and Siltstone. Get to know more information about Conglomerate and Siltstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Conglomerate and Siltstone

The history of Conglomerate and Siltstone 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 Siltstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Conglomerate and Siltstone

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

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