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Limestone and Lignite Definition


Lignite and Limestone Definition


Definition

Definition
Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed mostly of calcite and aragonite, which are different crystal forms of calcium carbonate   
Lignite is a soft brownish coal which shows traces of plants and is intermediate between bituminous coal and peat   

History
  
  

Origin
New Zealand   
France   

Discoverer
Belsazar Hacquet   
Unknown   

Etymology
From lime and stone in late 14th Century   
From French, Latin lignum wood + -ite1   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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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.

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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.

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