Oolite and Appinite Definition

Definition of Oolite and Appinite

The general Oolite and Appinite 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, Appinite is an igneous rock in which the crystals are so fine grained that individual minerals cannot be easily distinguished. Along with definition of Oolite and Appinite, get to know about Properties of Oolite and Appinite. Get to know more information about Oolite and Appinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Oolite and Appinite

The history of Oolite and Appinite 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 Appinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Oolite and Appinite

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

For Oolite,

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

For Appinite,

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