Siltstone and Dacite Definition

Definition of Siltstone and Dacite

The general Siltstone and Dacite 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, Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. Along with definition of Siltstone and Dacite, get to know about Properties of Siltstone and Dacite. Get to know more information about Siltstone and Dacite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Siltstone and Dacite

The history of Siltstone and Dacite 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 Dacite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Siltstone and Dacite

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

For Siltstone,

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

For Dacite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock