Amphibolite and Oolite Definition

Definition of Amphibolite and Oolite

The general Amphibolite and Oolite definition can be stated as: Amphibolite can be defined as a granular metamorphic rock which mainly consist of hornblende and plagioclase. 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 Amphibolite and Oolite, get to know about Properties of Amphibolite and Oolite. Get to know more information about Amphibolite and Oolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Amphibolite and Oolite

The history of Amphibolite 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.

Amphibolite and Oolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Amphibolite and Oolite

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

For Amphibolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Medium 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