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Siltstone and Chert Definition


Chert and Siltstone Definition


Definition

Definition
Siltstone can be defined as a fine-grained sedimentary rock which mainly consists of consolidated silt   
Chert is a hard, dark, opaque sedimentary rock which is composed of silica with an amorphous fine-grained texture   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From English word silt and stone and from Proto-Indo-European root sal and stainaz   
From flint-like quartz, 1670s, of unknown origin- a local term, which has been taken into geological use   

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   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Siltstone and Chert

The general Siltstone and Chert 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, Chert is a hard, dark, opaque sedimentary rock which is composed of silica with an amorphous fine-grained texture. Along with definition of Siltstone and Chert, get to know about Properties of Siltstone and Chert. Get to know more information about Siltstone and Chert origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Siltstone and Chert

The history of Siltstone and Chert 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 Chert Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Siltstone and Chert

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

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