Shale and Oolite Definition

Definition of Shale and Oolite

The general Shale and Oolite definition can be stated as: Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed by the compaction of silt and clay-size mineral particles. On the other hand, Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite. Along with definition of Shale and Oolite, get to know about Properties of Shale and Oolite. Get to know more information about Shale and Oolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shale and Oolite

The history of Shale and Oolite 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.

Shale and Oolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shale and Oolite

Along with Shale and Oolite definition, know more about the etymology of Shale and Oolite. Etymology of Shale and Oolite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Shale and Formation of Oolite. The etymology of Shale is From German Schalstein laminated limestone, and Schalgebirge layer of stone in stratified rock. From Old English scealu in its base sense of- thing that divides or separate, while that of Oolite is From German Schalstein laminated limestone, and Schalgebirge layer of stone in stratified rock. From Old English scealu in its base sense of- thing that divides or separate,. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Shale and Oolite belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Shale and Oolite are listed below.

For Shale,

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

For Oolite,

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