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Oolite and Coquina Definition


Coquina and Oolite Definition


Definition

Definition
Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite   
Coquina is a sedimentary rock that is composed either wholly or almost entirely of the transported, abraded, and mechanically-sorted fragments of the shells of molluscs, trilobites, brachiopods, or other invertebrates   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
European Foreland Basins   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From oo- + -lite, after German Oolit. A rock consisting of fine grains of carbonate of lime   
From Concha (Latin)+ Coquina(Spanish) +conch(English)= Couquina (mid 19th century)   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Oolite and Coquina

The general Oolite and Coquina 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, Coquina is a sedimentary rock that is composed either wholly or almost entirely of the transported, abraded, and mechanically-sorted fragments of the shells of molluscs, trilobites, brachiopods, or other invertebrates. Along with definition of Oolite and Coquina, get to know about Properties of Oolite and Coquina. Get to know more information about Oolite and Coquina origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Oolite and Coquina

The history of Oolite and Coquina 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 Coquina Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Oolite and Coquina

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

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