Limestone and Mugearite Definition

Definition of Limestone and Mugearite

The general Limestone and Mugearite 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, Mugearite is a type of oligoclase bearing basalt, also comprising of olivine, apatite, and opaque oxides. Along with definition of Limestone and Mugearite, get to know about Properties of Limestone and Mugearite. Get to know more information about Limestone and Mugearite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Limestone and Mugearite

The history of Limestone and Mugearite 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 Mugearite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Limestone and Mugearite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Opaque rock