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Limestone and Monzogranite Definition


Monzogranite and Limestone Definition


Definition

Definition
Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed mostly of calcite and aragonite, which are different crystal forms of calcium carbonate   
Monzogranite is a type of igneous rock and belongs to biotite granite rocks that are considered to be the final fractionation product of magma   

History
  
  

Origin
New Zealand   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Belsazar Hacquet   
Unknown   

Etymology
From lime and stone in late 14th Century   
From its mineral content   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Limestone and Monzogranite

The general Limestone and Monzogranite 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, Monzogranite is a type of igneous rock and belongs to biotite granite rocks that are considered to be the final fractionation product of magma. Along with definition of Limestone and Monzogranite, get to know about Properties of Limestone and Monzogranite. Get to know more information about Limestone and Monzogranite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Limestone and Monzogranite

The history of Limestone and Monzogranite 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 Monzogranite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Limestone and Monzogranite

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

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