Limestone and Peridotite Definition

Definition of Limestone and Peridotite

The general Limestone and Peridotite 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, Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle. Along with definition of Limestone and Peridotite, get to know about Properties of Limestone and Peridotite. Get to know more information about Limestone and Peridotite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Limestone and Peridotite

The history of Limestone and Peridotite 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 Peridotite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Limestone and Peridotite

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

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