Oolite and Diamictite Definition

Definition of Oolite and Diamictite

The general Oolite and Diamictite 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, Diamictite is a sedimentary rock that consists of non-sorted to poorly sorted terrigenous sediment containing particles that range in size from clay to boulders, suspended in a matrix of mudstone or sandstone. Along with definition of Oolite and Diamictite, get to know about Properties of Oolite and Diamictite. Get to know more information about Oolite and Diamictite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Oolite and Diamictite

The history of Oolite and Diamictite 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 Diamictite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Oolite and Diamictite

Along with Oolite and Diamictite definition, know more about the etymology of Oolite and Diamictite. Etymology of Oolite and Diamictite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Oolite and Formation of Diamictite. The etymology of Oolite is From oo- + -lite, after German Oolit. A rock consisting of fine grains of carbonate of lime while that of Diamictite 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 and Diamictite belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Oolite and Diamictite are listed below.

For Oolite,

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

For Diamictite,

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