Siltstone and Rhyolite Definition

Definition of Siltstone and Rhyolite

The general Siltstone and Rhyolite 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, Rhyolite is a fine-grained igneous rock which is rich in silica. Along with definition of Siltstone and Rhyolite, get to know about Properties of Siltstone and Rhyolite. Get to know more information about Siltstone and Rhyolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Siltstone and Rhyolite

The history of Siltstone and Rhyolite 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 Rhyolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Siltstone and Rhyolite

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

For Siltstone,

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

For Rhyolite,

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