Siltstone and Diorite Definition

Definition of Siltstone and Diorite

The general Siltstone and Diorite 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, Diorite is a grey to dark-grey intermediate intrusive igneous rock composed principally of plagioclase feldspar,biotite, hornblende, and pyroxene. Along with definition of Siltstone and Diorite, get to know about Properties of Siltstone and Diorite. Get to know more information about Siltstone and Diorite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Siltstone and Diorite

The history of Siltstone and Diorite 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 Diorite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Siltstone and Diorite

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

For Siltstone,

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

For Diorite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock