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Conglomerate

Scope note

Elastic sedimentary rock composed of rounded fragments varying from small pebbles to large boulders in a cement of calcareous material, iron oxide, silica, or hardened clay. W

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300011430

Broader Terms used

rudaceous rock

Narrower Terms used

puddingstone

Created

13yrs ago

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