Limestone and Ijolite Definition

Definition of Limestone and Ijolite

The general Limestone and Ijolite 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, Ijolite is an intrusive igneous rock which is composed mainly of nepheline and an alkali pyroxene, usually aegirine-augite. Along with definition of Limestone and Ijolite, get to know about Properties of Limestone and Ijolite. Get to know more information about Limestone and Ijolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Limestone and Ijolite

The history of Limestone and Ijolite 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 Ijolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Limestone and Ijolite

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

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