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Oolite and Essexite  Definition


Essexite  and Oolite Definition


Definition

Definition
Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite   
Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From oo- + -lite, after German Oolit. A rock consisting of fine grains of carbonate of lime   
From the locality in Essex County, Massachusetts,US   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Oolite and Essexite 

The general Oolite and Essexite  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, Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock. Along with definition of Oolite and Essexite , get to know about Properties of Oolite and Essexite . Get to know more information about Oolite and Essexite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Oolite and Essexite 

The history of Oolite and Essexite  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 Essexite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Oolite and Essexite 

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

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