Limestone and Quartzite Definition

Definition of Limestone and Quartzite

The general Limestone and Quartzite 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, Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone. Along with definition of Limestone and Quartzite, get to know about Properties of Limestone and Quartzite. Get to know more information about Limestone and Quartzite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Limestone and Quartzite

The history of Limestone and Quartzite 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 Quartzite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Limestone and Quartzite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Medium grained rock and Opaque rock