Limestone and Metapelite Definition

Definition of Limestone and Metapelite

The general Limestone and Metapelite 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, Metapelite is an old and currently not widely used field geological term for a clay rich fine-grained clastic sediment or sedimentary rock, i.e. mud or a mudstone. Along with definition of Limestone and Metapelite, get to know about Properties of Limestone and Metapelite. Get to know more information about Limestone and Metapelite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Limestone and Metapelite

The history of Limestone and Metapelite 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 Metapelite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Limestone and Metapelite

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

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