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Conglomerate
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Formation of Conglomerate

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1 Formation

1.1 Formation

Conglomerate forms where sediments consisting mainly of pebble and cobble-size clasts at least two millimeters in diameter starts accumulating.

1.2 Composition

1.2.1 Mineral Content

Clay, Sand, Silica, Silt

1.2.2 Compound Content

NaCl, CaO

1.3 Transformation

1.3.1 Metamorphism

19% - Sedimentary Rocks Rocks have it !

1.3.2 Types of Metamorphism

Burial Metamorphism, Cataclastic Metamorphism, Regional Metamorphism

1.3.3 Weathering

78% - Sedimentary Rocks Rocks have it !

1.3.4 Types of Weathering

Not Applicable

1.3.5 Erosion

86% - Sedimentary Rocks Rocks have it !

1.3.6 Types of Erosion

Chemical Erosion, Coastal Erosion

Conglomerate Formation

Conglomerate formation took place millions of years ago. There are a variety of Conglomerate Uses and the Conglomerate Reserves are found in many countries around the world. The rocks in the earth’s crust continuously undergo changes in their composition which leads to formation of other rocks. Each rock has a unique formation process. Formation of Conglomerate is explained below:

  • Conglomerate forms where sediments consisting mainly of pebble and cobble-size clasts at least two millimeters in diameter starts accumulating.

Along with Conglomerate Formation, also learn about Conglomerate composition and transformation in the next section.