Limestone and Tachylite Definition

Definition of Limestone and Tachylite

The general Limestone and Tachylite 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, Tachylite is a vitreous form of basaltic volcanic glass. This glass is formed naturally by the rapid cooling of molten basalt. Along with definition of Limestone and Tachylite, get to know about Properties of Limestone and Tachylite. Get to know more information about Limestone and Tachylite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Limestone and Tachylite

The history of Limestone and Tachylite 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 Tachylite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Limestone and Tachylite

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

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