Oolite and Dacite Definition

Definition of Oolite and Dacite

The general Oolite and Dacite 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, Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. Along with definition of Oolite and Dacite, get to know about Properties of Oolite and Dacite. Get to know more information about Oolite and Dacite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Oolite and Dacite

The history of Oolite and Dacite 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 Dacite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Oolite and Dacite

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

For Oolite,

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

For Dacite,

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