Amphibolite and Siltstone Definition

Definition of Amphibolite and Siltstone

The general Amphibolite and Siltstone definition can be stated as: Amphibolite can be defined as a granular metamorphic rock which mainly consist of hornblende and plagioclase. On the other hand, Siltstone can be defined as a fine-grained sedimentary rock which mainly consists of consolidated silt. Along with definition of Amphibolite and Siltstone, get to know about Properties of Amphibolite and Siltstone. Get to know more information about Amphibolite and Siltstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Amphibolite and Siltstone

The history of Amphibolite and Siltstone 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.

Amphibolite and Siltstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Amphibolite and Siltstone

Along with Amphibolite and Siltstone definition, know more about the etymology of Amphibolite and Siltstone. Etymology of Amphibolite and Siltstone gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Amphibolite and Formation of Siltstone. The etymology of Amphibolite is From Amphibole + -ite while that of Siltstone is From Amphibole + -ite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Amphibolite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Siltstone belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Amphibolite and Siltstone are listed below.

For Amphibolite,

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

For Siltstone,

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