Phyllite and Limestone Definition

Definition of Phyllite and Limestone

The general Phyllite and Limestone definition can be stated as: Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks. On the other hand, Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed mostly of calcite and aragonite, which are different crystal forms of calcium carbonate. Along with definition of Phyllite and Limestone, get to know about Properties of Phyllite and Limestone. Get to know more information about Phyllite and Limestone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Phyllite and Limestone

The history of Phyllite and Limestone 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.

Phyllite and Limestone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phyllite and Limestone

Along with Phyllite and Limestone definition, know more about the etymology of Phyllite and Limestone. Etymology of Phyllite and Limestone gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Phyllite and Formation of Limestone. The etymology of Phyllite is From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1 while that of Limestone is From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Phyllite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Limestone belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Phyllite and Limestone are listed below.

For Phyllite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock

For Limestone,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock