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Jasperoid and Oolite Definition


Oolite and Jasperoid Definition


Definition

Definition
Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks   
Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From silica, the main mineral content of Jasperoid   
From oo- + -lite, after German Oolit. A rock consisting of fine grains of carbonate of lime   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Jasperoid and Oolite

The general Jasperoid and Oolite definition can be stated as: Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks. 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 Jasperoid and Oolite, get to know about Properties of Jasperoid and Oolite. Get to know more information about Jasperoid and Oolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Jasperoid and Oolite

The history of Jasperoid 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.

Jasperoid and Oolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jasperoid and Oolite

Along with Jasperoid and Oolite definition, know more about the etymology of Jasperoid and Oolite. Etymology of Jasperoid and Oolite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Jasperoid and Formation of Oolite. The etymology of Jasperoid is From silica, the main mineral content of Jasperoid while that of Oolite is From silica, the main mineral content of Jasperoid. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Jasperoid and Oolite belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Jasperoid and Oolite are listed below.

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