Limestone and Basalt Definition

Definition of Limestone and Basalt

The general Limestone and Basalt 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, Basalt is a common extrusive igneous rock formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the surface of Earth. Along with definition of Limestone and Basalt, get to know about Properties of Limestone and Basalt. Get to know more information about Limestone and Basalt origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Limestone and Basalt

The history of Limestone and Basalt 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 Basalt Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Limestone and Basalt

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock