Limestone and Rhyodacite Definition

Definition of Limestone and Rhyodacite

The general Limestone and Rhyodacite 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, Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite. Along with definition of Limestone and Rhyodacite, get to know about Properties of Limestone and Rhyodacite. Get to know more information about Limestone and Rhyodacite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Limestone and Rhyodacite

The history of Limestone and Rhyodacite 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 Rhyodacite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Limestone and Rhyodacite

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

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