Limestone and Lherzolite Definition

Definition of Limestone and Lherzolite

The general Limestone and Lherzolite 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, Lherzolite is a type of ultramafic igneous rock which contains essential olivine and clinopyroxene and orthopyroxene in equal proportions. Along with definition of Limestone and Lherzolite, get to know about Properties of Limestone and Lherzolite. Get to know more information about Limestone and Lherzolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Limestone and Lherzolite

The history of Limestone and Lherzolite 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 Lherzolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Limestone and Lherzolite

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

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