Oolite and Charnockite Definition

Definition of Oolite and Charnockite

The general Oolite and Charnockite 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, Charnockite is a variety of granite containing minerals like orthopyroxene, quartz, and feldspar. Along with definition of Oolite and Charnockite, get to know about Properties of Oolite and Charnockite. Get to know more information about Oolite and Charnockite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Oolite and Charnockite

The history of Oolite and Charnockite 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 Charnockite Origin and Discoverer

Oolite and Charnockite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Oolite and Charnockite. In this section, you will know about Oolite and Charnockite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Oolite is whereas Origin of Charnockite is Tamil Nadu, India. It is interesting to know the name of Oolite and Charnockite discoverer. The Discoverer of Oolite is William Smith and the discoverer of Charnockite is T. H. Holland.

Etymology of Oolite and Charnockite

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

For Oolite,

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

For Charnockite,

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