Limestone and Lignite Definition

Definition of Limestone and Lignite

The general Limestone and Lignite 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, Lignite is a soft brownish coal which shows traces of plants and is intermediate between bituminous coal and peat. Along with definition of Limestone and Lignite, get to know about Properties of Limestone and Lignite. Get to know more information about Limestone and Lignite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Limestone and Lignite

The history of Limestone and Lignite 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 Lignite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Limestone and Lignite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock