Siltstone and Shale Definition

Definition of Siltstone and Shale

The general Siltstone and Shale 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, Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed by the compaction of silt and clay-size mineral particles. Along with definition of Siltstone and Shale, get to know about Properties of Siltstone and Shale. Get to know more information about Siltstone and Shale origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Siltstone and Shale

The history of Siltstone and Shale 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 Shale Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Siltstone and Shale

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

For Siltstone,

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

For Shale,

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