Limestone and Monzonite Definition

Definition of Limestone and Monzonite

The general Limestone and Monzonite 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, Monzonite is a granular igneous rock with composition between syenite and diorite and containing approximately equal amounts of orthoclase and plagioclase. Along with definition of Limestone and Monzonite, get to know about Properties of Limestone and Monzonite. Get to know more information about Limestone and Monzonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Limestone and Monzonite

The history of Limestone and Monzonite 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 Monzonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Limestone and Monzonite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock