Limestone and Dolomite Definition

Definition of Limestone and Dolomite

The general Limestone and Dolomite 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, Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight. Along with definition of Limestone and Dolomite, get to know about Properties of Limestone and Dolomite. Get to know more information about Limestone and Dolomite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Limestone and Dolomite

The history of Limestone and Dolomite 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 Dolomite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Limestone and Dolomite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock