Siltstone and Metapelite Definition

Definition of Siltstone and Metapelite

The general Siltstone and Metapelite 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, Metapelite is an old and currently not widely used field geological term for a clay rich fine-grained clastic sediment or sedimentary rock, i.e. mud or a mudstone. Along with definition of Siltstone and Metapelite, get to know about Properties of Siltstone and Metapelite. Get to know more information about Siltstone and Metapelite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Siltstone and Metapelite

The history of Siltstone and Metapelite 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 Metapelite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Siltstone and Metapelite

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

For Siltstone,

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

For Metapelite,

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