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Conglomerate and Teschenite Definition


Teschenite 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   
Teschenite is coarse- to fine-grained, dark-coloured intrusive igneous rock that usually occurs in sills, dikes and irregular masses and is always altered to some extent   

History
  
  

Origin
Italy   
Scotland   

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 its occurrence near Teschen. now known as Cieszyn, Pol., Scotland   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Conglomerate and Teschenite

The general Conglomerate and Teschenite 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, Teschenite is coarse- to fine-grained, dark-coloured intrusive igneous rock that usually occurs in sills, dikes and irregular masses and is always altered to some extent. Along with definition of Conglomerate and Teschenite, get to know about Properties of Conglomerate and Teschenite. Get to know more information about Conglomerate and Teschenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Conglomerate and Teschenite

The history of Conglomerate and Teschenite 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 Teschenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Conglomerate and Teschenite

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

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