Oolite and Aplite Definition

Definition of Oolite and Aplite

The general Oolite and Aplite 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, Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz. Along with definition of Oolite and Aplite, get to know about Properties of Oolite and Aplite. Get to know more information about Oolite and Aplite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Oolite and Aplite

The history of Oolite and Aplite 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 Aplite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Oolite and Aplite

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

For Oolite,

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

For Aplite,

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