Siltstone and Latite Definition

Definition of Siltstone and Latite

The general Siltstone and Latite 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, Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. Along with definition of Siltstone and Latite, get to know about Properties of Siltstone and Latite. Get to know more information about Siltstone and Latite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Siltstone and Latite

The history of Siltstone and Latite 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 Latite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Siltstone and Latite

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

For Siltstone,

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

For Latite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock