Limestone and Granite Definition

Definition of Limestone and Granite

The general Limestone and Granite 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, Granite is a very hard, granular, crystalline igneous rock which consists mainly of quartz, mica, and feldspar and is often used as building stone. Along with definition of Limestone and Granite, get to know about Properties of Limestone and Granite. Get to know more information about Limestone and Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Limestone and Granite

The history of Limestone and Granite 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 Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Limestone and Granite

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

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