Limestone and Amphibolite Definition

Definition of Limestone and Amphibolite

The general Limestone and Amphibolite definition can be stated as: Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed mostly of calcite and aragonite, which are different crystal forms of calcium carbonate. On the other hand, Amphibolite can be defined as a granular metamorphic rock which mainly consist of hornblende and plagioclase. Along with definition of Limestone and Amphibolite, get to know about Properties of Limestone and Amphibolite. Get to know more information about Limestone and Amphibolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Limestone and Amphibolite

The history of Limestone and Amphibolite 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.

Limestone and Amphibolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Limestone and Amphibolite

Along with Limestone and Amphibolite definition, know more about the etymology of Limestone and Amphibolite. Etymology of Limestone and Amphibolite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Limestone and Formation of Amphibolite. The etymology of Limestone is From lime and stone in late 14th Century while that of Amphibolite is From lime and stone in late 14th Century. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Limestone belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Amphibolite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Limestone and Amphibolite are listed below.

For Limestone,

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

For Amphibolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock