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Limestone Definition



Definition

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

History

Origin
New Zealand

Discoverer
Belsazar Hacquet

Etymology
From lime and stone in late 14th Century

Class
Sedimentary Rocks

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock

Family

Group
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Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

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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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