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Foidolite and Conglomerate Definition


Conglomerate and Foidolite Definition


Definition

Definition
Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%   
Conglomerate is a sedimentary rock which forms from rounded gravel and boulder sized clasts which are cemented together in a matrix   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Italy   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the mineral feldspathoid which is the main content of rock   
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, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Foidolite and Conglomerate

The general Foidolite and Conglomerate definition can be stated as: Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%. 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 Foidolite and Conglomerate, get to know about Properties of Foidolite and Conglomerate. Get to know more information about Foidolite and Conglomerate origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Foidolite and Conglomerate

The history of Foidolite 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.

Foidolite and Conglomerate Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Foidolite and Conglomerate

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

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