1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Siltstone can be defined as a fine-grained sedimentary rock which mainly consists of consolidated silt
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From English word silt and stone and from Proto-Indo-European root sal and stainaz
1.4 Class
Sedimentary Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
2 Texture
2.1 Texture
Clastic
2.2 Color
Brown, Red, Reddish Brown
2.3 Maintenance
Less
2.4 Durability
Durable
2.4.1 Water Resistant
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59% - Sedimentary Rocks Rocks have it !
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2.4.2 Scratch Resistant
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62% - Sedimentary Rocks Rocks have it !
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2.4.3 Stain Resistant
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43% - Sedimentary Rocks Rocks have it !
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2.4.4 Wind Resistant
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38% - Sedimentary Rocks Rocks have it !
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1.6.1 Acid Resistant
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22% - Sedimentary Rocks Rocks have it !
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3.2 Appearance
Rough
4 Uses
4.1 Architecture
4.1.1 Interior Uses
Decorative Aggregates, Interior Decoration
4.2.2 Exterior Uses
As Building Stone, As Facing Stone, Garden Decoration
4.2.4 Other Architectural Uses
Curbing
4.3 Industry
4.4.1 Construction Industry
Building houses or walls, Cement Manufacture, Construction Aggregate, for Road Aggregate, Making natural cement, Raw material for the manufacture of mortar
4.5.1 Medical Industry
Not Yet Used
4.6 Antiquity Uses
Artifacts, Sculpture, Small Figurines
5.2 Other Uses
5.2.1 Commercial Uses
Raw material for the manufacture of mortar, Soil Conditioner
6 Types
6.2 Types
Not Available
6.3 Features
Available in Lots of Colors and Patterns, Easily splits into thin plates, Generally rough to touch, High silica content, Very fine grained rock
6.4 Archaeological Significance
6.4.1 Monuments
Not Yet Used
6.4.3 Famous Monuments
Not Applicable
6.4.5 Sculpture
Used
6.4.7 Famous Sculptures
Data Not Available
6.4.8 Pictographs
Not Used
6.4.10 Petroglyphs
Not Used
6.4.12 Figurines
Used
6.6 Fossils
Present
8 Formation
8.2 Formation
Siltstone is a type of sedimentary rock which is formed from fine rock particles. As the particles of eroded rock travel along with water, the edges of the rock are worn-out by water into a rounded shape.
8.3 Composition
8.4.1 Mineral Content
Calcite, Clay, Clay Minerals, Feldspar, Micas, Quartz, Sand, Silica, Silt
8.4.3 Compound Content
Aluminium Oxide, CaO, Iron(III) Oxide, Potassium Oxide, MgO, Sodium Oxide, Silicon Dioxide
8.5 Transformation
8.5.1 Metamorphism
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19% - Sedimentary Rocks Rocks have it !
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9.1.2 Types of Metamorphism
Not Applicable
9.1.3 Weathering
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78% - Sedimentary Rocks Rocks have it !
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9.1.4 Types of Weathering
Biological Weathering, Chemical Weathering, Mechanical Weathering
9.1.5 Erosion
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86% - Sedimentary Rocks Rocks have it !
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9.1.6 Types of Erosion
Chemical Erosion, Coastal Erosion, Glacier Erosion
10 Properties
10.1 Physical Properties
10.1.1 Hardness
10.1.8 Grain Size
Fine Grained
10.1.9 Fracture
Conchoidal
10.1.10 Streak
White
10.1.11 Porosity
Highly Porous
10.1.12 Luster
Dull
10.1.13 Compressive Strength
10.1.14 Cleavage
Not Available
10.1.15 Toughness
2.6
10.1.16 Specific Gravity
10.1.20 Transparency
Opaque
10.1.21 Density
10.2 Thermal Properties
10.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity
10.3.2 Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant
11 Reserves
11.1 Deposits in Eastern Continents
11.1.1 Asia
China, India, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Russia, Uzbekistan
11.1.2 Africa
Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa
11.1.3 Europe
Austria, Denmark, Germany, Great Britain, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom
11.1.4 Others
Greenland
11.2 Deposits in Western Continents
11.2.1 North America
Canada, USA
11.2.2 South America
Brazil
11.3 Deposits in Oceania Continent
11.3.1 Australia
New South Wales, New Zealand