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Claystone and Claystone Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Claystone is a fine-grained, dark gray to pink sedimentary rock which mainly consists of compacted and hardened clay
Claystone is a fine-grained, dark gray to pink sedimentary rock which mainly consists of compacted and hardened clay
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From English clay and stone as the rock contains more amount of clay
From English clay and stone as the rock contains more amount of clay
1.4 Class
Sedimentary Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Claystone and Claystone

The general Claystone and Claystone definition can be stated as: Claystone is a fine-grained, dark gray to pink sedimentary rock which mainly consists of compacted and hardened clay. On the other hand, Claystone is a fine-grained, dark gray to pink sedimentary rock which mainly consists of compacted and hardened clay. Along with definition of Claystone and Claystone, get to know about Properties of Claystone and Claystone. Get to know more information about Claystone and Claystone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Claystone and Claystone

The history of Claystone and Claystone 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.

Claystone and Claystone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Claystone and Claystone

Along with Claystone and Claystone definition, know more about the etymology of Claystone and Claystone. Etymology of Claystone and Claystone gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Claystone and Formation of Claystone. The etymology of Claystone is From English clay and stone as the rock contains more amount of clay while that of Claystone is From English clay and stone as the rock contains more amount of clay. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Claystone and Claystone belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Claystone and Claystone are listed below.

For Claystone,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
  • Group: Not applicable
  • Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Claystone,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
  • Group: Not applicable
  • Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock
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