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Harzburgite and Oolite Definition


Oolite and Harzburgite Definition


Definition

Definition
Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine   
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 the name of a town in Harzburg, Germany   
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
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Harzburgite and Oolite

The general Harzburgite and Oolite definition can be stated as: Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine. 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 Harzburgite and Oolite, get to know about Properties of Harzburgite and Oolite. Get to know more information about Harzburgite and Oolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Harzburgite and Oolite

The history of Harzburgite 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.

Harzburgite and Oolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Harzburgite and Oolite

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

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