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Theralite and Conglomerate Definition


Conglomerate and Theralite Definition


Definition

Definition
Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline   
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 Greek to pursue   
From Latin conglomeratus, to roll together, i.e. from com together + glomerare to gather into a ball, from glomus (genitive glomeris) a ball   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Theralite and Conglomerate

The general Theralite and Conglomerate definition can be stated as: Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. 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 Theralite and Conglomerate, get to know about Properties of Theralite and Conglomerate. Get to know more information about Theralite and Conglomerate origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Theralite and Conglomerate

The history of Theralite 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.

Theralite and Conglomerate Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Theralite and Conglomerate

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

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