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Limestone and Oolite Definition


Oolite and Limestone Definition


Definition

Definition
Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed mostly of calcite and aragonite, which are different crystal forms of calcium carbonate   
Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite   

History
  
  

Origin
New Zealand   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Belsazar Hacquet   
Unknown   

Etymology
From lime and stone in late 14th Century   
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
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Limestone and Oolite

The general Limestone and Oolite definition can be stated as: Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed mostly of calcite and aragonite, which are different crystal forms of calcium carbonate. 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 Limestone and Oolite, get to know about Properties of Limestone and Oolite. Get to know more information about Limestone and Oolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Limestone and Oolite

The history of Limestone 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.

Limestone and Oolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Limestone and Oolite

Along with Limestone and Oolite definition, know more about the etymology of Limestone and Oolite. Etymology of Limestone and Oolite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Limestone and Formation of Oolite. The etymology of Limestone is From lime and stone in late 14th Century while that of Oolite is From lime and stone in late 14th Century. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Limestone and Oolite belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Limestone and Oolite are listed below.

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