Limestone and Larvikite Definition

Definition of Limestone and Larvikite

The general Limestone and Larvikite 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, Larvikite is an igneous rock and a variety of monzonite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized crystals of feldspar. Along with definition of Limestone and Larvikite, get to know about Properties of Limestone and Larvikite. Get to know more information about Limestone and Larvikite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Limestone and Larvikite

The history of Limestone and Larvikite 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 Larvikite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Limestone and Larvikite

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

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