Sandstone and Siltstone Definition

Definition of Sandstone and Siltstone

The general Sandstone and Siltstone 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, Siltstone can be defined as a fine-grained sedimentary rock which mainly consists of consolidated silt. Along with definition of Sandstone and Siltstone, get to know about Properties of Sandstone and Siltstone. Get to know more information about Sandstone and Siltstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Sandstone and Siltstone

The history of Sandstone 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.

Sandstone and Siltstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sandstone and Siltstone

Along with Sandstone and Siltstone definition, know more about the etymology of Sandstone and Siltstone. Etymology of Sandstone and Siltstone gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Sandstone and Formation of Siltstone. The etymology of Sandstone is From its composition, sand and stone while that of Siltstone 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 and Siltstone belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Sandstone and Siltstone 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 Siltstone,

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