Oolite and Epidosite Definition

Definition of Oolite and Epidosite

The general Oolite and Epidosite 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, Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt. Along with definition of Oolite and Epidosite, get to know about Properties of Oolite and Epidosite. Get to know more information about Oolite and Epidosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Oolite and Epidosite

The history of Oolite and Epidosite 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 Epidosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Oolite and Epidosite

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

For Oolite,

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

For Epidosite,

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