Conglomerate and Skarn Definition

Definition of Conglomerate and Skarn

The general Conglomerate and Skarn 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, Skarns are formed during regional or contact metamorphism and from a variety of metasomatic processes involving fluids of magmatic, metamorphic, and/or marine origin. Along with definition of Conglomerate and Skarn, get to know about Properties of Conglomerate and Skarn. Get to know more information about Conglomerate and Skarn origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Conglomerate and Skarn

The history of Conglomerate and Skarn 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 Skarn Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Conglomerate and Skarn

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

For Conglomerate,

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

For Skarn,

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