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Siltstone and Marble Definition


Marble and Siltstone Definition


Definition

Definition
Siltstone can be defined as a fine-grained sedimentary rock which mainly consists of consolidated silt   
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   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Egypt   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From English word silt and stone and from Proto-Indo-European root sal and stainaz   
From the Greek marmaros, shining stone and also from the English word marmoreal meaning marble-like   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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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.

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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.

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