Conglomerate
Published on Nov 19, 2015
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
Clastic:
Made from fragments of rock cemented together by a mineral like Calcite or Quartz
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Coarse Grained:
Mixture of large and smaller pieces of rock. You are able to see many individual rocks without any microscope or lens.
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USES
Conglomerate can be crushed to make a fine aggregate. It can also be used for ornamental stone.
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FUN FACT
Conglomerate is usually found near a beach because it forms there. It forms where strong waves can mix rocks and sand together.
Also known as puddingstone
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