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Itacolumite and Conglomerate Definition


Conglomerate and Itacolumite Definition


Definition

Definition
A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips   
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 name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil   
From Latin conglomeratus, to roll together, i.e. from com together + glomerare to gather into a ball, from glomus (genitive glomeris) a ball   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Itacolumite and Conglomerate

The general Itacolumite and Conglomerate definition can be stated as: A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. 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 Itacolumite and Conglomerate, get to know about Properties of Itacolumite and Conglomerate. Get to know more information about Itacolumite and Conglomerate origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Itacolumite and Conglomerate

The history of Itacolumite 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.

Itacolumite and Conglomerate Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Itacolumite and Conglomerate

Along with Itacolumite and Conglomerate definition, know more about the etymology of Itacolumite and Conglomerate. Etymology of Itacolumite and Conglomerate gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Itacolumite and Formation of Conglomerate. The etymology of Itacolumite is From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil while that of Conglomerate is From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Itacolumite and Conglomerate belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Itacolumite and Conglomerate are listed below.

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