Phyllite and Conglomerate Definition

Definition of Phyllite and Conglomerate

The general Phyllite and Conglomerate definition can be stated as: Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist 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 Phyllite and Conglomerate, get to know about Properties of Phyllite and Conglomerate. Get to know more information about Phyllite and Conglomerate origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Phyllite and Conglomerate

The history of Phyllite 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.

Phyllite and Conglomerate Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phyllite and Conglomerate

Along with Phyllite and Conglomerate definition, know more about the etymology of Phyllite and Conglomerate. Etymology of Phyllite and Conglomerate gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Phyllite and Formation of Conglomerate. The etymology of Phyllite is From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1 while that of Conglomerate is From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Phyllite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Conglomerate belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Phyllite and Conglomerate are listed below.

For Phyllite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock

For Conglomerate,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock