Argillite and Siltstone Definition

Definition of Argillite and Siltstone

The general Argillite and Siltstone definition can be stated as: Argillites are highly compact sedimentary or slightly metamorphosed rocks that consist largely or wholly of particles of clay or silt but lack the fissility of shale or the cleavage characteristic of slate. On the other hand, Siltstone can be defined as a fine-grained sedimentary rock which mainly consists of consolidated silt. Along with definition of Argillite and Siltstone, get to know about Properties of Argillite and Siltstone. Get to know more information about Argillite and Siltstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Argillite and Siltstone

The history of Argillite 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.

Argillite and Siltstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Argillite and Siltstone

Along with Argillite and Siltstone definition, know more about the etymology of Argillite and Siltstone. Etymology of Argillite and Siltstone gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Argillite and Formation of Siltstone. The etymology of Argillite is From Latin Argilla (clay) and -ite in English which became agrilla+ -ite = Argillite while that of Siltstone is From Latin Argilla (clay) and -ite in English which became agrilla+ -ite = Argillite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Argillite and Siltstone belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Argillite and Siltstone are listed below.

For Argillite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine 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