Siltstone and Picrite Definition

Definition of Siltstone and Picrite

The general Siltstone and Picrite 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, Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine. Along with definition of Siltstone and Picrite, get to know about Properties of Siltstone and Picrite. Get to know more information about Siltstone and Picrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Siltstone and Picrite

The history of Siltstone and Picrite 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 Picrite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Siltstone and Picrite

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

For Siltstone,

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

For Picrite,

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