Limestone and Rhyolite Definition

Definition of Limestone and Rhyolite

The general Limestone and Rhyolite 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, Rhyolite is a fine-grained igneous rock which is rich in silica. Along with definition of Limestone and Rhyolite, get to know about Properties of Limestone and Rhyolite. Get to know more information about Limestone and Rhyolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Limestone and Rhyolite

The history of Limestone and Rhyolite 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 Rhyolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Limestone and Rhyolite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock