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Conglomerate and Vogesite Definition


Vogesite 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   
Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar   

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 the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Conglomerate and Vogesite

The general Conglomerate and Vogesite 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, Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar. Along with definition of Conglomerate and Vogesite, get to know about Properties of Conglomerate and Vogesite. Get to know more information about Conglomerate and Vogesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Conglomerate and Vogesite

The history of Conglomerate and Vogesite 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 Vogesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Conglomerate and Vogesite

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

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