Quartzite and Limestone Definition

Definition of Quartzite and Limestone

The general Quartzite and Limestone definition can be stated as: Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone. 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 Quartzite and Limestone, get to know about Properties of Quartzite and Limestone. Get to know more information about Quartzite and Limestone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Quartzite and Limestone

The history of Quartzite 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.

Quartzite and Limestone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Quartzite and Limestone

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

For Quartzite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: 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