orthoquartzitic conglomerate

orthoquartzitic conglomerate

[¦ȯr·thə·kwȯrt¦sid·ik kən′gläm·ə·rət] (geology) A lithologically homogeneous, light-colored orthoconglomerate composed of quartzose residues that is commonly interbedded with pure quartz sandstone. Also known as quartz-pebble conglomerate.