Siltstone and Eclogite Definition

Definition of Siltstone and Eclogite

The general Siltstone and Eclogite 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, Eclogite is an extreme metamorphic rock, formed by regional metamorphism of basalt rock under very high pressure and temperature. Along with definition of Siltstone and Eclogite, get to know about Properties of Siltstone and Eclogite. Get to know more information about Siltstone and Eclogite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Siltstone and Eclogite

The history of Siltstone and Eclogite 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 Eclogite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Siltstone and Eclogite

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

For Siltstone,

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

For Eclogite,

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