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Epidosite and Oolite Definition


Oolite and Epidosite Definition


Definition

Definition
Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt   
Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Not Available   
From oo- + -lite, after German Oolit. A rock consisting of fine grains of carbonate of lime   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Epidosite and Oolite

The general Epidosite and Oolite definition can be stated as: Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt. 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 Epidosite and Oolite, get to know about Properties of Epidosite and Oolite. Get to know more information about Epidosite and Oolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Epidosite and Oolite

The history of Epidosite 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.

Epidosite and Oolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Epidosite and Oolite

Along with Epidosite and Oolite definition, know more about the etymology of Epidosite and Oolite. Etymology of Epidosite and Oolite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Epidosite and Formation of Oolite. The etymology of Epidosite is not available while that of Oolite is not available. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Epidosite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Oolite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Epidosite and Oolite are listed below.

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