Siltstone and Amphibolite Definition

Definition of Siltstone and Amphibolite

The general Siltstone and Amphibolite definition can be stated as: Siltstone can be defined as a fine-grained sedimentary rock which mainly consists of consolidated silt. On the other hand, Amphibolite can be defined as a granular metamorphic rock which mainly consist of hornblende and plagioclase. Along with definition of Siltstone and Amphibolite, get to know about Properties of Siltstone and Amphibolite. Get to know more information about Siltstone and Amphibolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Siltstone and Amphibolite

The history of Siltstone 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.

Siltstone and Amphibolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Siltstone and Amphibolite

Along with Siltstone and Amphibolite definition, know more about the etymology of Siltstone and Amphibolite. Etymology of Siltstone and Amphibolite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Siltstone and Formation of Amphibolite. The etymology of Siltstone is From English word silt and stone and from Proto-Indo-European root sal and stainaz while that of Amphibolite is From English word silt and stone and from Proto-Indo-European root sal and stainaz. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Siltstone belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Amphibolite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Siltstone and Amphibolite are listed below.

For Siltstone,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: 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