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Conglomerate Definition



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Definition
Conglomerate is a sedimentary rock which forms from rounded gravel and boulder sized clasts which are cemented together in a matrix 0

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Origin
Italy 0

Discoverer
Unknown 0

Etymology
From Latin conglomeratus, to roll together, i.e. from com together + glomerare to gather into a ball, from glomus (genitive glomeris) a ball 0

Class
Sedimentary Rocks 0

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock 0

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Group
Not Applicable 0

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock 0

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Define Conglomerate

Conglomerate is one of the important type of rocks. If we have to define Conglomerate in general, Conglomerate is a sedimentary rock which forms from rounded gravel and boulder sized clasts which are cemented together in a matrix. Conglomerate comes under Sedimentary Rocks. All Sedimentary Rocks have similar properties and formation process. Along with Conglomerate Definition, know more about the History of Conglomerate, Etymology of Conglomerate in next sections.

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