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Siltstone and Arkose Definition


Arkose and Siltstone Definition


Definition

Definition
Siltstone can be defined as a fine-grained sedimentary rock which mainly consists of consolidated silt   
Arkose is a sedimentary rock, specifically a type of sandstone containing at least 25% feldspar   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
France   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Alexandre Brongniart   

Etymology
From English word silt and stone and from Proto-Indo-European root sal and stainaz   
From Auvergne region of France used by a French geologist Alexandre Brongniart in 1826 who applied this term to some feldspathic sandstones   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Siltstone and Arkose

The general Siltstone and Arkose 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, Arkose is a sedimentary rock, specifically a type of sandstone containing at least 25% feldspar. Along with definition of Siltstone and Arkose, get to know about Properties of Siltstone and Arkose. Get to know more information about Siltstone and Arkose origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Siltstone and Arkose

The history of Siltstone and Arkose 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 Arkose Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Siltstone and Arkose

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

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