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Pantellerite and Siltstone Definition

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

Definition of Pantellerite and Siltstone

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

History of Pantellerite and Siltstone

The history of Pantellerite 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.

Pantellerite and Siltstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pantellerite and Siltstone

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

For Pantellerite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
  • Group: Volcanic
  • 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