Siltstone and Epidosite Definition

Definition of Siltstone and Epidosite

The general Siltstone and Epidosite 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, Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt. Along with definition of Siltstone and Epidosite, get to know about Properties of Siltstone and Epidosite. Get to know more information about Siltstone and Epidosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Siltstone and Epidosite

The history of Siltstone and Epidosite 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 Epidosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Siltstone and Epidosite

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

For Siltstone,

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

For Epidosite,

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