Itacolumite and Oolite Definition

Definition of Itacolumite and Oolite

The general Itacolumite and Oolite definition can be stated as: A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. 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 Itacolumite and Oolite, get to know about Properties of Itacolumite and Oolite. Get to know more information about Itacolumite and Oolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Itacolumite and Oolite

The history of Itacolumite 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.

Itacolumite and Oolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Itacolumite and Oolite

Along with Itacolumite and Oolite definition, know more about the etymology of Itacolumite and Oolite. Etymology of Itacolumite and Oolite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Itacolumite and Formation of Oolite. The etymology of Itacolumite is From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil while that of Oolite is From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Itacolumite and Oolite belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Itacolumite and Oolite are listed below.

For Itacolumite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group:
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Oolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock