NameSiltstone
OriginDetrital/Clastic
TextureClastic; Fine-grained (0.004 - 0.06 mm)
CompositionQuartz, clay minerals
ColorReddish brown
MiscellaneousMassive; Feels slightly gritty
Depositional EnvironmentFlood plain, Delta, or Mid-continental Shelf

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