Oolite and Chalk Definition

Definition of Oolite and Chalk

The general Oolite and Chalk 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, Chalk is a soft, white, powdery limestone consisting mainly of fossil shells of foraminifers. Along with definition of Oolite and Chalk, get to know about Properties of Oolite and Chalk. Get to know more information about Oolite and Chalk origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Oolite and Chalk

The history of Oolite and Chalk 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 Chalk Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Oolite and Chalk

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

For Oolite,

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

For Chalk,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock