Siltstone and Cataclasite Definition

Definition of Siltstone and Cataclasite

The general Siltstone and Cataclasite 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, Cataclasite is a type of cataclastic rock that is formed by fracturing and comminution during faulting. It is normally cohesive and non-foliated, consisting of angular clasts in a finer-grained matrix. Along with definition of Siltstone and Cataclasite, get to know about Properties of Siltstone and Cataclasite. Get to know more information about Siltstone and Cataclasite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Siltstone and Cataclasite

The history of Siltstone and Cataclasite 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 Cataclasite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Siltstone and Cataclasite

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

For Siltstone,

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

For Cataclasite,

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