Siltstone and Aplite Definition

Definition of Siltstone and Aplite

The general Siltstone and Aplite 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, Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz. Along with definition of Siltstone and Aplite, get to know about Properties of Siltstone and Aplite. Get to know more information about Siltstone and Aplite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Siltstone and Aplite

The history of Siltstone and Aplite 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 Aplite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Siltstone and Aplite

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

For Siltstone,

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

For Aplite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock