Limestone and Arkose Definition

Definition of Limestone and Arkose

The general Limestone and Arkose 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, Arkose is a sedimentary rock, specifically a type of sandstone containing at least 25% feldspar. Along with definition of Limestone and Arkose, get to know about Properties of Limestone and Arkose. Get to know more information about Limestone and Arkose origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Limestone and Arkose

The history of Limestone and Arkose 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 Arkose Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Limestone and Arkose

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

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