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Mangerite and Limestone Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite
Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed mostly of calcite and aragonite, which are different crystal forms of calcium carbonate
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
New Zealand
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Belsazar Hacquet
1.3 Etymology
Not Available
From lime and stone in late 14th Century
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Mangerite and Limestone

The general Mangerite and Limestone definition can be stated as: Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite. 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 Mangerite and Limestone, get to know about Properties of Mangerite and Limestone. Get to know more information about Mangerite and Limestone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Mangerite and Limestone

The history of Mangerite 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.

Mangerite and Limestone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mangerite and Limestone

Along with Mangerite and Limestone definition, know more about the etymology of Mangerite and Limestone. Etymology of Mangerite and Limestone gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Mangerite and Formation of Limestone. The etymology of Mangerite is not available while that of Limestone is not available. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Mangerite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Limestone belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Mangerite and Limestone are listed below.

For Mangerite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
  • Group: Plutonic
  • Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium 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