Siltstone and Granodiorite Definition

Definition of Siltstone and Granodiorite

The general Siltstone and Granodiorite 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, Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite. Along with definition of Siltstone and Granodiorite, get to know about Properties of Siltstone and Granodiorite. Get to know more information about Siltstone and Granodiorite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Siltstone and Granodiorite

The history of Siltstone and Granodiorite 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 Granodiorite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Siltstone and Granodiorite

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

For Siltstone,

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

For Granodiorite,

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