Siltstone and Hornfels Definition

Definition of Siltstone and Hornfels

The general Siltstone and Hornfels 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, Hornfels is a metamorphic rock formed by the contact between mudstone or other clay rich rock, and a hot igneous body, and represents a heat altered equivalent of the original rock. Along with definition of Siltstone and Hornfels, get to know about Properties of Siltstone and Hornfels. Get to know more information about Siltstone and Hornfels origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Siltstone and Hornfels

The history of Siltstone and Hornfels 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 Hornfels Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Siltstone and Hornfels

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

For Siltstone,

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

For Hornfels,

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