Oolite and Dunite Definition

Definition of Oolite and Dunite

The general Oolite and Dunite 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, Dunite is a green to brownish coarse-grained igneous rock mainly consisting of olivine. Along with definition of Oolite and Dunite, get to know about Properties of Oolite and Dunite. Get to know more information about Oolite and Dunite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Oolite and Dunite

The history of Oolite and Dunite 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 Dunite Origin and Discoverer

Oolite and Dunite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Oolite and Dunite. In this section, you will know about Oolite and Dunite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Oolite is whereas Origin of Dunite is New Zealand. It is interesting to know the name of Oolite and Dunite discoverer. The Discoverer of Oolite is William Smith and the discoverer of Dunite is Ferdinand von Hochstetter.

Etymology of Oolite and Dunite

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

For Oolite,

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

For Dunite,

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