Diatomite and Limestone Definition

Definition of Diatomite and Limestone

The general Diatomite and Limestone definition can be stated as: Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth. On the other hand, Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed mostly of calcite and aragonite, which are different crystal forms of calcium carbonate. Along with definition of Diatomite and Limestone, get to know about Properties of Diatomite and Limestone. Get to know more information about Diatomite and Limestone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diatomite and Limestone

The history of Diatomite and Limestone 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.

Diatomite and Limestone Origin and Discoverer

Diatomite and Limestone definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Diatomite and Limestone. In this section, you will know about Diatomite and Limestone Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Diatomite is Germany whereas Origin of Limestone is New Zealand. It is interesting to know the name of Diatomite and Limestone discoverer. The Discoverer of Diatomite is Unknown and the discoverer of Limestone is Belsazar Hacquet.

Etymology of Diatomite and Limestone

Along with Diatomite and Limestone definition, know more about the etymology of Diatomite and Limestone. Etymology of Diatomite and Limestone gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Diatomite and Formation of Limestone. The etymology of Diatomite is From diatom + -ite1 while that of Limestone is From diatom + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Diatomite and Limestone belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Diatomite and Limestone are listed below.

For Diatomite,

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

For Limestone,

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