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Siltstone and Phyllite Definition


Phyllite and Siltstone Definition


Definition

Definition
Siltstone can be defined as a fine-grained sedimentary rock which mainly consists of consolidated silt   
Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From English word silt and stone and from Proto-Indo-European root sal and stainaz   
From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Siltstone and Phyllite

The general Siltstone and Phyllite 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, Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks. Along with definition of Siltstone and Phyllite, get to know about Properties of Siltstone and Phyllite. Get to know more information about Siltstone and Phyllite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Siltstone and Phyllite

The history of Siltstone and Phyllite 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 Phyllite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Siltstone and Phyllite

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

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