Siltstone and Mangerite Definition

Definition of Siltstone and Mangerite

The general Siltstone and Mangerite 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, Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite. Along with definition of Siltstone and Mangerite, get to know about Properties of Siltstone and Mangerite. Get to know more information about Siltstone and Mangerite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Siltstone and Mangerite

The history of Siltstone and Mangerite 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 Mangerite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Siltstone and Mangerite

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

For Siltstone,

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

For Mangerite,

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