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Siltstone and Dunite Definition


Dunite and Siltstone Definition


Definition

Definition
Siltstone can be defined as a fine-grained sedimentary rock which mainly consists of consolidated silt   
Dunite is a green to brownish coarse-grained igneous rock mainly consisting of olivine   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
New Zealand   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Ferdinand von Hochstetter   

Etymology
From English word silt and stone and from Proto-Indo-European root sal and stainaz   
From the name of Dun Mountain, New Zealand, + -ite1   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Siltstone and Dunite

The general Siltstone and Dunite 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, Dunite is a green to brownish coarse-grained igneous rock mainly consisting of olivine. Along with definition of Siltstone and Dunite, get to know about Properties of Siltstone and Dunite. Get to know more information about Siltstone and Dunite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Siltstone and Dunite

The history of Siltstone and Dunite 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 Dunite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Siltstone and Dunite

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

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