Siltstone and Oolite Definition

Definition of Siltstone and Oolite

The general Siltstone and Oolite 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, Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite. Along with definition of Siltstone and Oolite, get to know about Properties of Siltstone and Oolite. Get to know more information about Siltstone and Oolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Siltstone and Oolite

The history of Siltstone and Oolite 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 Oolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Siltstone and Oolite

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

For Siltstone,

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

For Oolite,

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