Oolite and Dolomite Definition

Definition of Oolite and Dolomite

The general Oolite and Dolomite 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, Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight. Along with definition of Oolite and Dolomite, get to know about Properties of Oolite and Dolomite. Get to know more information about Oolite and Dolomite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Oolite and Dolomite

The history of Oolite and Dolomite 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 Dolomite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Oolite and Dolomite

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

For Oolite,

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

For Dolomite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock