Oolite and Chert Definition

Definition of Oolite and Chert

The general Oolite and Chert 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, Chert is a hard, dark, opaque sedimentary rock which is composed of silica with an amorphous fine-grained texture. Along with definition of Oolite and Chert, get to know about Properties of Oolite and Chert. Get to know more information about Oolite and Chert origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Oolite and Chert

The history of Oolite and Chert 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 Chert Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Oolite and Chert

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

For Oolite,

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

For Chert,

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