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Siltstone and Pantellerite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Siltstone can be defined as a fine-grained sedimentary rock which mainly consists of consolidated silt
Pantellerite is a peralkaline rhyolite. It has a higher iron and lower aluminium composition than comendite
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Strait of sicily
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From English word silt and stone and from Proto-Indo-European root sal and stainaz
From Pantelleria, a volcanic island in the Strait of Sicily
1.4 Class
Sedimentary Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Not Applicable
Volcanic
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Siltstone and Pantellerite

The general Siltstone and Pantellerite definition can be stated as: Siltstone can be defined as a fine-grained sedimentary rock which mainly consists of consolidated silt. On the other hand, Pantellerite is a peralkaline rhyolite. It has a higher iron and lower aluminium composition than comendite. Along with definition of Siltstone and Pantellerite, get to know about Properties of Siltstone and Pantellerite. Get to know more information about Siltstone and Pantellerite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Siltstone and Pantellerite

The history of Siltstone and Pantellerite 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.

Siltstone and Pantellerite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Siltstone and Pantellerite

Along with Siltstone and Pantellerite definition, know more about the etymology of Siltstone and Pantellerite. Etymology of Siltstone and Pantellerite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Siltstone and Formation of Pantellerite. The etymology of Siltstone is From English word silt and stone and from Proto-Indo-European root sal and stainaz while that of Pantellerite is From English word silt and stone and from Proto-Indo-European root sal and stainaz. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Siltstone belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Pantellerite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Siltstone and Pantellerite are listed below.

For Siltstone,

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

For Pantellerite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
  • Group: Volcanic
  • Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock