Limestone and Norite Definition

Definition of Limestone and Norite

The general Limestone and Norite 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, Norite is a mafic intrusive igneous rock composed largely of the calcium-rich plagioclase labradorite, orthopyroxene, and olivine. Along with definition of Limestone and Norite, get to know about Properties of Limestone and Norite. Get to know more information about Limestone and Norite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Limestone and Norite

The history of Limestone and Norite 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 Norite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Limestone and Norite

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

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