Conglomerate and Taconite Definition

Definition of Conglomerate and Taconite

The general Conglomerate and Taconite 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, Taconite is a low-grade iron ore which belongs to sedimentary rock and containing about 27% iron and 51% silica. Along with definition of Conglomerate and Taconite, get to know about Properties of Conglomerate and Taconite. Get to know more information about Conglomerate and Taconite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Conglomerate and Taconite

The history of Conglomerate and Taconite 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 Taconite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Conglomerate and Taconite

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

For Conglomerate,

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

For Taconite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group:
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock