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siltstoneHardened sedimentary rock that is composed primarily of angular silt-sized particles (see silt) and that is not laminated or easily split into thin layers. Siltstones, which are hard and durable, occur in thin layers rarely thick enough to be classified as formations. They are intermediate between sandstones and shales but are not as common as either. siltstone [′silt‚stōn] (geology) Indurated silt having a shalelike texture and composition. Also known as siltite. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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No references found | Dolomitic marlstone with varying clay content, including interbeds of dolostone and claystone, dominate in the sequence and few interlayers of grey siltstone occur in its upper part. Francois igneous terrane are quite rare, manganese and iron mineralization at Cuthbertson Mountain, Missouri, is found within a sedimentary section of limestone and siltstone that is intercalated within rhyolitic tufts. Large areas of sandstone and siltstone outcrops overlying the crystalline Basement in the south of Saudi Arabia extend to Hadhramout. |
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