Limestone and Siltstone Definition

Definition of Limestone and Siltstone

The general Limestone and Siltstone 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, Siltstone can be defined as a fine-grained sedimentary rock which mainly consists of consolidated silt. Along with definition of Limestone and Siltstone, get to know about Properties of Limestone and Siltstone. Get to know more information about Limestone and Siltstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Limestone and Siltstone

The history of Limestone and Siltstone 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 Siltstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Limestone and Siltstone

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

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