Siltstone and Granite Definition

Definition of Siltstone and Granite

The general Siltstone and Granite 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, Granite is a very hard, granular, crystalline igneous rock which consists mainly of quartz, mica, and feldspar and is often used as building stone. Along with definition of Siltstone and Granite, get to know about Properties of Siltstone and Granite. Get to know more information about Siltstone and Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Siltstone and Granite

The history of Siltstone and Granite 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 Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Siltstone and Granite

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

For Siltstone,

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

For Granite,

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