Oolite and Hornfels Definition

Definition of Oolite and Hornfels

The general Oolite and Hornfels 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, Hornfels is a metamorphic rock formed by the contact between mudstone or other clay rich rock, and a hot igneous body, and represents a heat altered equivalent of the original rock. Along with definition of Oolite and Hornfels, get to know about Properties of Oolite and Hornfels. Get to know more information about Oolite and Hornfels origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Oolite and Hornfels

The history of Oolite and Hornfels 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 Hornfels Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Oolite and Hornfels

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

For Oolite,

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

For Hornfels,

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