1 Formation
1.1 Formation
Oolites form when layers of calcite are deposited around a sand grain or fossil piece and are rolled around in calm water, which makes them round.
Carbonatites are intrusive or extrusive igneous rocks which are defined by mineralogic composition consisting of greater than 50 percent carbonate minerals and are formed due to low degrees of partial melting of rocks.
1.3 Composition
1.3.1 Mineral Content
Calcite, Chert, Clay, Dolomite, Quartz, Sand, Silt
Ancylite, Apatite, Barite, Fluorite, Magnetite, Natrolite, Sodalite
1.5.1 Compound Content
Aluminium Oxide, Ca, NaCl, CaO, Iron(III) Oxide, FeO, MgO
CaO, Carbon Dioxide, Sodium Oxide
1.6 Transformation
1.6.1 Metamorphism
1.8.2 Types of Metamorphism
Not Applicable
Burial Metamorphism, Contact Metamorphism
1.8.3 Weathering
1.8.4 Types of Weathering
Biological Weathering, Chemical Weathering, Mechanical Weathering
Biological Weathering, Chemical Weathering, Mechanical Weathering
1.8.5 Erosion
1.8.6 Types of Erosion
Chemical Erosion, Coastal Erosion
Chemical Erosion, Wind Erosion