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Oolite and Benmoreite Definition


Benmoreite and Oolite Definition


Definition

Definition
Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite  
An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series  

History
  
  

Origin
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Isle of Mull, Scotland  

Discoverer
William Smith  
Ben More  

Etymology
From oo- + -lite, after German Oolit. A rock consisting of fine grains of carbonate of lime  
From the name of discoverer, Ben More  

Class
Sedimentary Rocks  
Igneous Rocks  

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock  
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock  

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic  
Volcanic  

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock  
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock  

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Definition of Oolite and Benmoreite

The general Oolite and Benmoreite 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, An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. Along with definition of Oolite and Benmoreite, get to know about Properties of Oolite and Benmoreite. Get to know more information about Oolite and Benmoreite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Oolite and Benmoreite

The history of Oolite and Benmoreite 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 Benmoreite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Oolite and Benmoreite

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

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