Siltstone and Monzonite Definition

Definition of Siltstone and Monzonite

The general Siltstone and Monzonite 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, Monzonite is a granular igneous rock with composition between syenite and diorite and containing approximately equal amounts of orthoclase and plagioclase. Along with definition of Siltstone and Monzonite, get to know about Properties of Siltstone and Monzonite. Get to know more information about Siltstone and Monzonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Siltstone and Monzonite

The history of Siltstone and Monzonite 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 Monzonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Siltstone and Monzonite

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

For Siltstone,

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

For Monzonite,

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