Limestone and Theralite Definition

Definition of Limestone and Theralite

The general Limestone and Theralite 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, Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. Along with definition of Limestone and Theralite, get to know about Properties of Limestone and Theralite. Get to know more information about Limestone and Theralite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Limestone and Theralite

The history of Limestone and Theralite 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 Theralite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Limestone and Theralite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock