Siltstone and Larvikite Definition

Definition of Siltstone and Larvikite

The general Siltstone and Larvikite 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, Larvikite is an igneous rock and a variety of monzonite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized crystals of feldspar. Along with definition of Siltstone and Larvikite, get to know about Properties of Siltstone and Larvikite. Get to know more information about Siltstone and Larvikite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Siltstone and Larvikite

The history of Siltstone and Larvikite 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 Larvikite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Siltstone and Larvikite

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

For Siltstone,

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

For Larvikite,

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