Siltstone and Chalk Definition

Definition of Siltstone and Chalk

The general Siltstone and Chalk 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, Chalk is a soft, white, powdery limestone consisting mainly of fossil shells of foraminifers. Along with definition of Siltstone and Chalk, get to know about Properties of Siltstone and Chalk. Get to know more information about Siltstone and Chalk origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Siltstone and Chalk

The history of Siltstone and Chalk 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 Chalk Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Siltstone and Chalk

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

For Siltstone,

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

For Chalk,

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