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Arkose and Oolite Definition


Oolite and Arkose Definition


Definition

Definition
Arkose is a sedimentary rock, specifically a type of sandstone containing at least 25% feldspar  
Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite  

History
  
  

Origin
France  
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Discoverer
Alexandre Brongniart  
William Smith  

Etymology
From Auvergne region of France used by a French geologist Alexandre Brongniart in 1826 who applied this term to some feldspathic sandstones  
From oo- + -lite, after German Oolit. A rock consisting of fine grains of carbonate of lime  

Class
Sedimentary Rocks  
Sedimentary Rocks  

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock  
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock  

Family
  
  

Group
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Volcanic  

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock  
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock  

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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.

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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 . 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 William Smith.

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.

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