Siltstone and Limestone Definition

Definition of Siltstone and Limestone

The general Siltstone and Limestone 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, Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed mostly of calcite and aragonite, which are different crystal forms of calcium carbonate. Along with definition of Siltstone and Limestone, get to know about Properties of Siltstone and Limestone. Get to know more information about Siltstone and Limestone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Siltstone and Limestone

The history of Siltstone and Limestone 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 Limestone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Siltstone and Limestone

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

For Siltstone,

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

For Limestone,

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