Siltstone and Anorthosite Definition

Definition of Siltstone and Anorthosite

The general Siltstone and Anorthosite 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, Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase. Along with definition of Siltstone and Anorthosite, get to know about Properties of Siltstone and Anorthosite. Get to know more information about Siltstone and Anorthosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Siltstone and Anorthosite

The history of Siltstone and Anorthosite 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 Anorthosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Siltstone and Anorthosite

Along with Siltstone and Anorthosite definition, know more about the etymology of Siltstone and Anorthosite. Etymology of Siltstone and Anorthosite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Siltstone and Formation of Anorthosite. The etymology of Siltstone is From English word silt and stone and from Proto-Indo-European root sal and stainaz while that of Anorthosite 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 Anorthosite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Siltstone and Anorthosite are listed below.

For Siltstone,

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

For Anorthosite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock