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Oolite and Diamictite Definition


Diamictite and Oolite Definition


Definition

Definition
Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite  
Diamictite is a sedimentary rock that consists of non-sorted to poorly sorted terrigenous sediment containing particles that range in size from clay to boulders, suspended in a matrix of mudstone or sandstone  

History
  
  

Origin
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Southern Mongolia  

Discoverer
William Smith  
Unknown  

Etymology
From oo- + -lite, after German Oolit. A rock consisting of fine grains of carbonate of lime  
From Greek dia through and meiktós or mixed  

Class
Sedimentary Rocks  
Sedimentary Rocks  

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

Family
  
  

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

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Definition of Oolite and Diamictite

The general Oolite and Diamictite 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, Diamictite is a sedimentary rock that consists of non-sorted to poorly sorted terrigenous sediment containing particles that range in size from clay to boulders, suspended in a matrix of mudstone or sandstone. Along with definition of Oolite and Diamictite, get to know about Properties of Oolite and Diamictite. Get to know more information about Oolite and Diamictite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Oolite and Diamictite

The history of Oolite and Diamictite 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 Diamictite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Oolite and Diamictite

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

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