Siltstone and Skarn Definition

Definition of Siltstone and Skarn

The general Siltstone and Skarn 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, Skarns are formed during regional or contact metamorphism and from a variety of metasomatic processes involving fluids of magmatic, metamorphic, and/or marine origin. Along with definition of Siltstone and Skarn, get to know about Properties of Siltstone and Skarn. Get to know more information about Siltstone and Skarn origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Siltstone and Skarn

The history of Siltstone and Skarn 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 Skarn Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Siltstone and Skarn

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

For Siltstone,

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

For Skarn,

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