Siltstone and Scoria Definition

Definition of Siltstone and Scoria

The general Siltstone and Scoria 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, Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. Along with definition of Siltstone and Scoria, get to know about Properties of Siltstone and Scoria. Get to know more information about Siltstone and Scoria origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Siltstone and Scoria

The history of Siltstone and Scoria 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 Scoria Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Siltstone and Scoria

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

For Siltstone,

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

For Scoria,

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