Limestone and Diamictite Definition

Definition of Limestone and Diamictite

The general Limestone and Diamictite 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, Diamictite is a sedimentary rock that consists of non-sorted to poorly sorted terrigenous sediment containing particles that range in size from clay to boulders, suspended in a matrix of mudstone or sandstone. Along with definition of Limestone and Diamictite, get to know about Properties of Limestone and Diamictite. Get to know more information about Limestone and Diamictite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Limestone and Diamictite

The history of Limestone and Diamictite 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 Diamictite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Limestone and Diamictite

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

For Limestone,

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

For Diamictite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group:
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock