Sandstone and Amphibolite Definition

Definition of Sandstone and Amphibolite

The general Sandstone and Amphibolite definition can be stated as: Sandstone is defined as a rock which is composed of sand-sized grains of various minerals mostly of uniform size and often are smooth and rounded. On the other hand, Amphibolite can be defined as a granular metamorphic rock which mainly consist of hornblende and plagioclase. Along with definition of Sandstone and Amphibolite, get to know about Properties of Sandstone and Amphibolite. Get to know more information about Sandstone and Amphibolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Sandstone and Amphibolite

The history of Sandstone and Amphibolite 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.

Sandstone and Amphibolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sandstone and Amphibolite

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

For Sandstone,

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

For Amphibolite,

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