Oolite and Foidolite Definition

Definition of Oolite and Foidolite

The general Oolite and Foidolite 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, Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%. Along with definition of Oolite and Foidolite, get to know about Properties of Oolite and Foidolite. Get to know more information about Oolite and Foidolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Oolite and Foidolite

The history of Oolite and Foidolite 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 Foidolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Oolite and Foidolite

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

For Oolite,

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

For Foidolite,

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