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Quartzite and Conglomerate Definition


Conglomerate and Quartzite Definition


Definition

Definition
Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone   
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 quartz + -ite   
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
Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Quartzite and Conglomerate

The general Quartzite and Conglomerate definition can be stated as: Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone. 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 Quartzite and Conglomerate, get to know about Properties of Quartzite and Conglomerate. Get to know more information about Quartzite and Conglomerate origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Quartzite and Conglomerate

The history of Quartzite 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.

Quartzite and Conglomerate Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Quartzite and Conglomerate

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

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