Limestone and Syenite Definition

Definition of Limestone and Syenite

The general Limestone and Syenite 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, Syenite is a coarse-grained igneous rock which is composed mainly of alkali feldspar and various ferromagnesian minerals. Along with definition of Limestone and Syenite, get to know about Properties of Limestone and Syenite. Get to know more information about Limestone and Syenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Limestone and Syenite

The history of Limestone and Syenite 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 Syenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Limestone and Syenite

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

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