Siltstone and Marble Definition

Definition of Siltstone and Marble

The general Siltstone and Marble 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, Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock which is composed of recrystallized carbonate which is formed when limestone is exposed to high temperatures and pressures over a long time. Along with definition of Siltstone and Marble, get to know about Properties of Siltstone and Marble. Get to know more information about Siltstone and Marble origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Siltstone and Marble

The history of Siltstone and Marble 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 Marble Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Siltstone and Marble

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

For Siltstone,

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

For Marble,

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