Limestone and Icelandite Definition

Definition of Limestone and Icelandite

The general Limestone and Icelandite 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, Icelandite belongs to volcanic igneous rocks which is rich in iron and belongs to andesite rock. Along with definition of Limestone and Icelandite, get to know about Properties of Limestone and Icelandite. Get to know more information about Limestone and Icelandite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Limestone and Icelandite

The history of Limestone and Icelandite 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 Icelandite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Limestone and Icelandite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock