Siltstone and Nepheline Syenite Definition

Definition of Siltstone and Nepheline Syenite

The general Siltstone and Nepheline Syenite 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, Nepheline Syenite is a holocrystalline plutonic rock resembling syenite but containing nepheline and lacking quartz. Along with definition of Siltstone and Nepheline Syenite, get to know about Properties of Siltstone and Nepheline Syenite. Get to know more information about Siltstone and Nepheline Syenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Siltstone and Nepheline Syenite

The history of Siltstone and Nepheline Syenite 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 Nepheline Syenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Siltstone and Nepheline Syenite

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

For Siltstone,

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

For Nepheline Syenite,

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