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Gneiss and Conglomerate Definition


Conglomerate and Gneiss Definition


Definition

Definition
Gneiss is a common and widely distributed type of rock formed by high-grade regional metamorphic processes from pre-existing formations that were originally either igneous or sedimentary rocks   
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 Middle High German verb gneist (to spark; so called because the rock glitters)   
From Latin conglomeratus, to roll together, i.e. from com together + glomerare to gather into a ball, from glomus (genitive glomeris) a ball   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Gneiss and Conglomerate

The general Gneiss and Conglomerate definition can be stated as: Gneiss is a common and widely distributed type of rock formed by high-grade regional metamorphic processes from pre-existing formations that were originally either igneous or sedimentary rocks. 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 Gneiss and Conglomerate, get to know about Properties of Gneiss and Conglomerate. Get to know more information about Gneiss and Conglomerate origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Gneiss and Conglomerate

The history of Gneiss 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.

Gneiss and Conglomerate Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Gneiss and Conglomerate

Along with Gneiss and Conglomerate definition, know more about the etymology of Gneiss and Conglomerate. Etymology of Gneiss and Conglomerate gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Gneiss and Formation of Conglomerate. The etymology of Gneiss is From the Middle High German verb gneist (to spark; so called because the rock glitters) while that of Conglomerate is From the Middle High German verb gneist (to spark; so called because the rock glitters). The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Gneiss belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Conglomerate belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Gneiss and Conglomerate are listed below.

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