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Limestone and Limestone Definition


Limestone and Limestone Definition


Definition

Definition
Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed mostly of calcite and aragonite, which are different crystal forms of calcium carbonate   
Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed mostly of calcite and aragonite, which are different crystal forms of calcium carbonate   

History
  
  

Origin
New Zealand   
New Zealand   

Discoverer
Belsazar Hacquet   
Belsazar Hacquet   

Etymology
From lime and stone in late 14th Century   
From lime and stone in late 14th Century   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Limestone and Limestone

The general Limestone and Limestone 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, Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed mostly of calcite and aragonite, which are different crystal forms of calcium carbonate. Along with definition of Limestone and Limestone, get to know about Properties of Limestone and Limestone. Get to know more information about Limestone and Limestone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Limestone and Limestone

The history of Limestone and Limestone 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 Limestone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Limestone and Limestone

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

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