Arkose and Oolite Definition

Definition of Arkose and Oolite

The general Arkose and Oolite definition can be stated as: Arkose is a sedimentary rock, specifically a type of sandstone containing at least 25% feldspar. 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 Arkose and Oolite, get to know about Properties of Arkose and Oolite. Get to know more information about Arkose and Oolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Arkose and Oolite

The history of Arkose 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.

Arkose and Oolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Arkose and Oolite

Along with Arkose and Oolite definition, know more about the etymology of Arkose and Oolite. Etymology of Arkose and Oolite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Arkose and Formation of Oolite. The etymology of Arkose is From Auvergne region of France used by a French geologist Alexandre Brongniart in 1826 who applied this term to some feldspathic sandstones while that of Oolite is From Auvergne region of France used by a French geologist Alexandre Brongniart in 1826 who applied this term to some feldspathic sandstones. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Arkose and Oolite belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Arkose and Oolite are listed below.

For Arkose,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse 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