Siltstone and Schist Definition

Definition of Siltstone and Schist

The general Siltstone and Schist 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, Schist is a medium grade metamorphic rock with medium to large, flat, sheet like grains in a preferred orientation. Along with definition of Siltstone and Schist, get to know about Properties of Siltstone and Schist. Get to know more information about Siltstone and Schist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Siltstone and Schist

The history of Siltstone and Schist 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 Schist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Siltstone and Schist

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

For Siltstone,

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

For Schist,

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