1 Definition
1.1 Definition
A hydration and metamorphic transformation of ultramafic rock from the Earth's mantle is called as serpentinization, a group of minerals is formed by serpentinization compose rock 'serpentinite'.
Siltstone can be defined as a fine-grained sedimentary rock which mainly consists of consolidated silt
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
1.2.2 Discoverer
1.3 Etymology
From English word serpentinization.
From English word silt and stone and from Proto-Indo-European root sal and stainaz
1.4 Class
Metamorphic Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock