Limestone and Phyllite Definition

Definition of Limestone and Phyllite

The general Limestone and Phyllite 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, Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks. Along with definition of Limestone and Phyllite, get to know about Properties of Limestone and Phyllite. Get to know more information about Limestone and Phyllite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Limestone and Phyllite

The history of Limestone and Phyllite 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 Phyllite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Limestone and Phyllite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock