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Mangerite and Oolite Definition

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1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite
Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
Not Available
From oo- + -lite, after German Oolit. A rock consisting of fine grains of carbonate of lime
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Volcanic
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Mangerite and Oolite

The general Mangerite and Oolite definition can be stated as: Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite. 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 Mangerite and Oolite, get to know about Properties of Mangerite and Oolite. Get to know more information about Mangerite and Oolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Mangerite and Oolite

The history of Mangerite 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.

Mangerite and Oolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mangerite and Oolite

Along with Mangerite and Oolite definition, know more about the etymology of Mangerite and Oolite. Etymology of Mangerite and Oolite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Mangerite and Formation of Oolite. The etymology of Mangerite is not available while that of Oolite is not available. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Mangerite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Oolite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Mangerite and Oolite are listed below.

For Mangerite,

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