Limestone and Basanite  Definition

Definition of Limestone and Basanite 

The general Limestone and Basanite  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, Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone. Along with definition of Limestone and Basanite , get to know about Properties of Limestone and Basanite . Get to know more information about Limestone and Basanite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Limestone and Basanite 

The history of Limestone and Basanite  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 Basanite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Limestone and Basanite 

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

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