Siltstone and Syenite Definition

Definition of Siltstone and Syenite

The general Siltstone and Syenite 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, Syenite is a coarse-grained igneous rock which is composed mainly of alkali feldspar and various ferromagnesian minerals. Along with definition of Siltstone and Syenite, get to know about Properties of Siltstone and Syenite. Get to know more information about Siltstone and Syenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Siltstone and Syenite

The history of Siltstone and Syenite 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 Syenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Siltstone and Syenite

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

For Siltstone,

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

For Syenite,

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