Siltstone and Foidolite Definition

Definition of Siltstone and Foidolite

The general Siltstone and Foidolite 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, Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%. Along with definition of Siltstone and Foidolite, get to know about Properties of Siltstone and Foidolite. Get to know more information about Siltstone and Foidolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Siltstone and Foidolite

The history of Siltstone and Foidolite 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 Foidolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Siltstone and Foidolite

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

For Siltstone,

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

For Foidolite,

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