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Conglomerate is one of two similar rocks not to be confused. The large 'grains' are rounded as a result of their formation, and indeed the formation of the rock. Conglomerate is not to be confused with Breccia, a similar rock formed in very different circumstances. Breccia fragments tend to be smaller, but most of all are always angular.
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What determines the grain shape of a rock such as conglomerate?
The mineral composition of the conglomerate determines the grain shape as well the the type of weathering or erosive elements (wind, water, chemicals) that the rock is is exposed to because grain shape is heavily dependent upon whether the rock has been subjected to erosion or not.
What shape is the conglomerate rock?
Conglomerate rocks have a clastic sedimentary texture, meaning they are composed of rounded or angular rock fragments cemented together. These rock fragments can vary in size, creating a texture that resembles a cobblestone street.
What rock does conglomerate form?
Conglomerate is a sedimentary rock.
Is conglomerate a igneous rock metamorphic rock or sedimentary rock?
A conglomerate rock is a heterogeneous material.
What are 3 characteristics of a rock?
1.Grain Size 2.Grain Shape 3.Grain Pattern
How is conglomerate?
conglomerate is a sedimentary rock
What else does rock texture include besides grain size and arrangement?
Grain shape.
What does conglomerate form?
Conglomerate is a sedimentary rock.
What is conglomerate's color?
Conglomerate rocks can be many different colors... usually they have a base color of brown,black, or gray. The smaller cemented together rock fragments that are embedded in the rock may vary in size,shape, and color.
Is conglomerate a clastic rock?
No, conglomerate is a sedimentary rock composed of rounded rock fragments cemented together. Clastic rocks are composed of individual grains or fragments of minerals or rocks that have been compacted and cemented together.
Is conglomerate intrusive or extrusive?
Neither. Conglomerate is a sedimentary rock. Intrusive and extrusive are descriptive terms used to classify igneous rocks.
What is the color of conglomerate?
Conglomerate is a whitish with grey rock.
