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Limestone and Mudstone Definition


Mudstone and Limestone Definition


Definition

Definition
Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed mostly of calcite and aragonite, which are different crystal forms of calcium carbonate   
Mudstone is a fine-grained, dark gray sedimentary rock, which is formed from silt and clay and is similar to shale but has less laminations   

History
  
  

Origin
New Zealand   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Belsazar Hacquet   
Unknown   

Etymology
From lime and stone in late 14th Century   
From the English mud and stone, from low German mudde and stainaz   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

The general Limestone and Mudstone 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, Mudstone is a fine-grained, dark gray sedimentary rock, which is formed from silt and clay and is similar to shale but has less laminations. Along with definition of Limestone and Mudstone, get to know about Properties of Limestone and Mudstone. Get to know more information about Limestone and Mudstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Limestone and Mudstone

The history of Limestone and Mudstone 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 Mudstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Limestone and Mudstone

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

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