Siltstone Definition
Siltstone can be defined as a fine-grained sedimentary rock which mainly consists of consolidated silt
From English word silt and stone and from Proto-Indo-European root sal and stainaz
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Define Siltstone
Siltstone is one of the important type of rocks. If we have to define Siltstone in general, Siltstone can be defined as a fine-grained sedimentary rock which mainly consists of consolidated silt. Siltstone comes under Sedimentary Rocks. All Sedimentary Rocks have similar properties and formation process. Along with Siltstone Definition, know more about the History of Siltstone, Etymology of Siltstone in next sections.