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Diatomite and Oolite Definition


Oolite and Diatomite Definition


Definition

Definition
Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth   
Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite   

History
  
  

Origin
Germany   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From diatom + -ite1   
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, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Diatomite and Oolite

The general Diatomite and Oolite definition can be stated as: Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth. 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 Diatomite and Oolite, get to know about Properties of Diatomite and Oolite. Get to know more information about Diatomite and Oolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Diatomite and Oolite

The history of Diatomite 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.

Diatomite and Oolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diatomite and Oolite

Along with Diatomite and Oolite definition, know more about the etymology of Diatomite and Oolite. Etymology of Diatomite and Oolite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Diatomite and Formation of Oolite. The etymology of Diatomite is From diatom + -ite1 while that of Oolite is From diatom + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Diatomite and Oolite belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Diatomite and Oolite are listed below.

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