Limestone and Diorite Definition

Definition of Limestone and Diorite

The general Limestone and Diorite 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, Diorite is a grey to dark-grey intermediate intrusive igneous rock composed principally of plagioclase feldspar,biotite, hornblende, and pyroxene. Along with definition of Limestone and Diorite, get to know about Properties of Limestone and Diorite. Get to know more information about Limestone and Diorite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Limestone and Diorite

The history of Limestone and Diorite 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 Diorite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Limestone and Diorite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock