Oolite and Alkali Feldspar Granite Definition

Definition of Oolite and Alkali Feldspar Granite

The general Oolite and Alkali Feldspar Granite definition can be stated as: Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite. On the other hand, Alkali feldspar granite, also known as red granite, is a felsic igneous rock and a type of granite rich in the mineral potassium feldspar. Along with definition of Oolite and Alkali Feldspar Granite, get to know about Properties of Oolite and Alkali Feldspar Granite. Get to know more information about Oolite and Alkali Feldspar Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Oolite and Alkali Feldspar Granite

The history of Oolite and Alkali Feldspar Granite 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.

Oolite and Alkali Feldspar Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Oolite and Alkali Feldspar Granite

Along with Oolite and Alkali Feldspar Granite definition, know more about the etymology of Oolite and Alkali Feldspar Granite. Etymology of Oolite and Alkali Feldspar Granite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Oolite and Formation of Alkali Feldspar Granite. The etymology of Oolite is From oo- + -lite, after German Oolit. A rock consisting of fine grains of carbonate of lime while that of Alkali Feldspar Granite is From oo- + -lite, after German Oolit. A rock consisting of fine grains of carbonate of lime. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Oolite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Alkali Feldspar Granite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Oolite and Alkali Feldspar Granite are listed below.

For Oolite,

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

For Alkali Feldspar Granite,

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