Limestone and Diatomite Definition

Definition of Limestone and Diatomite

The general Limestone and Diatomite 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, Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth. Along with definition of Limestone and Diatomite, get to know about Properties of Limestone and Diatomite. Get to know more information about Limestone and Diatomite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Limestone and Diatomite

The history of Limestone and Diatomite 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 Diatomite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Limestone and Diatomite

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

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