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Oolite and Anorthosite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite
Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From oo- + -lite, after German Oolit. A rock consisting of fine grains of carbonate of lime
From French anorthose plagioclase + -ite1
1.4 Class
Sedimentary Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Volcanic
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Oolite and Anorthosite

The general Oolite and Anorthosite 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, Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase. Along with definition of Oolite and Anorthosite, get to know about Properties of Oolite and Anorthosite. Get to know more information about Oolite and Anorthosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Oolite and Anorthosite

The history of Oolite and Anorthosite 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 Anorthosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Oolite and Anorthosite

Along with Oolite and Anorthosite definition, know more about the etymology of Oolite and Anorthosite. Etymology of Oolite and Anorthosite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Oolite and Formation of Anorthosite. The etymology of Oolite is From oo- + -lite, after German Oolit. A rock consisting of fine grains of carbonate of lime while that of Anorthosite 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 Anorthosite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Oolite and Anorthosite are listed below.

For Oolite,

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

For Anorthosite,

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