Limestone and Marble Definition

Definition of Limestone and Marble

The general Limestone and Marble 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, Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock which is composed of recrystallized carbonate which is formed when limestone is exposed to high temperatures and pressures over a long time. Along with definition of Limestone and Marble, get to know about Properties of Limestone and Marble. Get to know more information about Limestone and Marble origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Limestone and Marble

The history of Limestone and Marble 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 Marble Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Limestone and Marble

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Medium grained rock and Opaque rock