Oolite and Basaltic Trachyandesite Definition

Definition of Oolite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

The general Oolite and Basaltic Trachyandesite definition can be stated as: Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite. On the other hand, Basaltic Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock which is a type of Basalt rock and is formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the Earth's surface. Along with definition of Oolite and Basaltic Trachyandesite, get to know about Properties of Oolite and Basaltic Trachyandesite. Get to know more information about Oolite and Basaltic Trachyandesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Oolite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

The history of Oolite and Basaltic Trachyandesite 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.

Oolite and Basaltic Trachyandesite Origin and Discoverer

Oolite and Basaltic Trachyandesite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Oolite and Basaltic Trachyandesite. In this section, you will know about Oolite and Basaltic Trachyandesite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Oolite and Basaltic Trachyandesite are Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Oolite and Basaltic Trachyandesite discoverer. The discoverer of Oolite and Basaltic Trachyandesite are Unknown.

Etymology of Oolite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

Along with Oolite and Basaltic Trachyandesite definition, know more about the etymology of Oolite and Basaltic Trachyandesite. Etymology of Oolite and Basaltic Trachyandesite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Oolite and Formation of Basaltic Trachyandesite. The etymology of Oolite is From oo- + -lite, after German Oolit. A rock consisting of fine grains of carbonate of lime while that of Basaltic Trachyandesite is From oo- + -lite, after German Oolit. A rock consisting of fine grains of carbonate of lime. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Oolite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Basaltic Trachyandesite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Oolite and Basaltic Trachyandesite are listed below.

For Oolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Basaltic Trachyandesite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock