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Limestone and Quartzite Definition


Quartzite and Limestone Definition


Definition

Definition
Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed mostly of calcite and aragonite, which are different crystal forms of calcium carbonate   
Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone   

History
  
  

Origin
New Zealand   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Belsazar Hacquet   
Unknown   

Etymology
From lime and stone in late 14th Century   
From quartz + -ite   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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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.

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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.

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