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Enderbite and Conglomerate Definition


Conglomerate and Enderbite Definition


Definition

Definition
Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series   
Conglomerate is a sedimentary rock which forms from rounded gravel and boulder sized clasts which are cemented together in a matrix   

History
  
  

Origin
Enderby Land, Antarctica   
Italy   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its occurrence in Enderby Land, Antarctica   
From Latin conglomeratus, to roll together, i.e. from com together + glomerare to gather into a ball, from glomus (genitive glomeris) a ball   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Enderbite and Conglomerate

The general Enderbite and Conglomerate definition can be stated as: Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. On the other hand, Conglomerate is a sedimentary rock which forms from rounded gravel and boulder sized clasts which are cemented together in a matrix. Along with definition of Enderbite and Conglomerate, get to know about Properties of Enderbite and Conglomerate. Get to know more information about Enderbite and Conglomerate origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Enderbite and Conglomerate

The history of Enderbite and Conglomerate 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.

Enderbite and Conglomerate Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Enderbite and Conglomerate

Along with Enderbite and Conglomerate definition, know more about the etymology of Enderbite and Conglomerate. Etymology of Enderbite and Conglomerate gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Enderbite and Formation of Conglomerate. The etymology of Enderbite is From its occurrence in Enderby Land, Antarctica while that of Conglomerate is From its occurrence in Enderby Land, Antarctica. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Enderbite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Conglomerate belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Enderbite and Conglomerate are listed below.

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