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Oolite and Evaporite Definition


Evaporite and Oolite Definition


Definition

Definition
Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite  
A water-soluble mineral sediment resulting from concentration and crystallization by evaporation from an aqueous solution  

History
  
  

Origin
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USA  

Discoverer
William Smith  
Usiglio  

Etymology
From oo- + -lite, after German Oolit. A rock consisting of fine grains of carbonate of lime  
From a sediment left after the evaporation  

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, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock  

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Definition of Oolite and Evaporite

The general Oolite and Evaporite 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, A water-soluble mineral sediment resulting from concentration and crystallization by evaporation from an aqueous solution. Along with definition of Oolite and Evaporite, get to know about Properties of Oolite and Evaporite. Get to know more information about Oolite and Evaporite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Oolite and Evaporite

The history of Oolite and Evaporite 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 Evaporite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Oolite and Evaporite

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

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