Limestone and Argillite Definition

Definition of Limestone and Argillite

The general Limestone and Argillite 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, Argillites are highly compact sedimentary or slightly metamorphosed rocks that consist largely or wholly of particles of clay or silt but lack the fissility of shale or the cleavage characteristic of slate. Along with definition of Limestone and Argillite, get to know about Properties of Limestone and Argillite. Get to know more information about Limestone and Argillite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Limestone and Argillite

The history of Limestone and Argillite 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 Argillite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Limestone and Argillite

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

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