Limestone and Anthracite Definition

Definition of Limestone and Anthracite

The general Limestone and Anthracite 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, Anthracite is a type of sedimentary rock which is hard and is variety of coal that has high luster. Along with definition of Limestone and Anthracite, get to know about Properties of Limestone and Anthracite. Get to know more information about Limestone and Anthracite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Limestone and Anthracite

The history of Limestone and Anthracite 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 Anthracite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Limestone and Anthracite

Along with Limestone and Anthracite definition, know more about the etymology of Limestone and Anthracite. Etymology of Limestone and Anthracite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Limestone and Formation of Anthracite. The etymology of Limestone is From lime and stone in late 14th Century while that of Anthracite 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 Anthracite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Limestone and Anthracite 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 Anthracite,

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