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Limestone and Chert Definition


Chert and Limestone Definition


Definition

Definition
Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed mostly of calcite and aragonite, which are different crystal forms of calcium carbonate   
Chert is a hard, dark, opaque sedimentary rock which is composed of silica with an amorphous fine-grained texture   

History
  
  

Origin
New Zealand   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Belsazar Hacquet   
Unknown   

Etymology
From lime and stone in late 14th Century   
From flint-like quartz, 1670s, of unknown origin- a local term, which has been taken into geological use   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Limestone and Chert

The general Limestone and Chert 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, Chert is a hard, dark, opaque sedimentary rock which is composed of silica with an amorphous fine-grained texture. Along with definition of Limestone and Chert, get to know about Properties of Limestone and Chert. Get to know more information about Limestone and Chert origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Limestone and Chert

The history of Limestone and Chert 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 Chert Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Limestone and Chert

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

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