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Limestone and Claystone Definition


Claystone and Limestone Definition


Definition

Definition
Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed mostly of calcite and aragonite, which are different crystal forms of calcium carbonate   
Claystone is a fine-grained, dark gray to pink sedimentary rock which mainly consists of compacted and hardened clay   

History
  
  

Origin
New Zealand   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Belsazar Hacquet   
Unknown   

Etymology
From lime and stone in late 14th Century   
From English clay and stone as the rock contains more amount of clay   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

The general Limestone and Claystone 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, Claystone is a fine-grained, dark gray to pink sedimentary rock which mainly consists of compacted and hardened clay. Along with definition of Limestone and Claystone, get to know about Properties of Limestone and Claystone. Get to know more information about Limestone and Claystone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Limestone and Claystone

The history of Limestone and Claystone 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 Claystone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Limestone and Claystone

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

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