Limestone and Oolite Definition

Definition of Limestone and Oolite

The general Limestone and Oolite 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, Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite. Along with definition of Limestone and Oolite, get to know about Properties of Limestone and Oolite. Get to know more information about Limestone and Oolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Limestone and Oolite

The history of Limestone and Oolite 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 Oolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Limestone and Oolite

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

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