Phyllite and Siltstone Definition

Definition of Phyllite and Siltstone

The general Phyllite and Siltstone definition can be stated as: Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks. On the other hand, Siltstone can be defined as a fine-grained sedimentary rock which mainly consists of consolidated silt. Along with definition of Phyllite and Siltstone, get to know about Properties of Phyllite and Siltstone. Get to know more information about Phyllite and Siltstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Phyllite and Siltstone

The history of Phyllite 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.

Phyllite and Siltstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phyllite and Siltstone

Along with Phyllite and Siltstone definition, know more about the etymology of Phyllite and Siltstone. Etymology of Phyllite and Siltstone gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Phyllite and Formation of Siltstone. The etymology of Phyllite is From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1 while that of Siltstone is From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Phyllite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Siltstone belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Phyllite and Siltstone are listed below.

For Phyllite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine 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