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Limestone Definition



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Definition
Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed mostly of calcite and aragonite, which are different crystal forms of calcium carbonate 0

History
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Origin
New Zealand 0

Discoverer
Belsazar Hacquet 0

Etymology
From lime and stone in late 14th Century 0

Class
Sedimentary Rocks 0

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock 0

Family
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Group
Not Applicable 0

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Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock 0

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Define Limestone

Limestone is one of the important type of rocks. If we have to define Limestone in general, Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed mostly of calcite and aragonite, which are different crystal forms of calcium carbonate. Limestone comes under Sedimentary Rocks. All Sedimentary Rocks have similar properties and formation process. Along with Limestone Definition, know more about the History of Limestone, Etymology of Limestone in next sections.

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