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Hornblendite and Oolite Definition


Oolite and Hornblendite Definition


Definition

Definition
Hornblendite is a type of igneous plutonic rock consisting mainly of amphibole hornblende and is a type of Amphibolite rock   
Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From German, Horn horn + blende   
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, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Hornblendite and Oolite

The general Hornblendite and Oolite definition can be stated as: Hornblendite is a type of igneous plutonic rock consisting mainly of amphibole hornblende and is a type of Amphibolite rock. 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 Hornblendite and Oolite, get to know about Properties of Hornblendite and Oolite. Get to know more information about Hornblendite and Oolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Hornblendite and Oolite

The history of Hornblendite 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.

Hornblendite and Oolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Hornblendite and Oolite

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

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