Siltstone and Sandstone Definition

Definition of Siltstone and Sandstone

The general Siltstone and Sandstone 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, Sandstone is defined as a rock which is composed of sand-sized grains of various minerals mostly of uniform size and often are smooth and rounded. Along with definition of Siltstone and Sandstone, get to know about Properties of Siltstone and Sandstone. Get to know more information about Siltstone and Sandstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Siltstone and Sandstone

The history of Siltstone and Sandstone 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 Sandstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Siltstone and Sandstone

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

For Siltstone,

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

For Sandstone,

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