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Chert and Oolite Definition


Oolite and Chert Definition


Definition

Definition
Chert is a hard, dark, opaque sedimentary rock which is composed of silica with an amorphous fine-grained texture  
Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite  

History
  
  

Origin
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Discoverer
Unknown  
William Smith  

Etymology
From flint-like quartz, 1670s, of unknown origin- a local term, which has been taken into geological use  
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
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock  
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock  

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Definition of Chert and Oolite

The general Chert and Oolite definition can be stated as: Chert is a hard, dark, opaque sedimentary rock which is composed of silica with an amorphous fine-grained texture. 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 Chert and Oolite, get to know about Properties of Chert and Oolite. Get to know more information about Chert and Oolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Chert and Oolite

The history of Chert 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.

Chert and Oolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Chert and Oolite

Along with Chert and Oolite definition, know more about the etymology of Chert and Oolite. Etymology of Chert and Oolite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Chert and Formation of Oolite. The etymology of Chert is From flint-like quartz, 1670s, of unknown origin- a local term, which has been taken into geological use while that of Oolite is From flint-like quartz, 1670s, of unknown origin- a local term, which has been taken into geological use. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Chert and Oolite belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Chert and Oolite are listed below.

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