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Oolite and Gneiss Definition


Gneiss and Oolite Definition


Definition

Definition
Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite   
Gneiss is a common and widely distributed type of rock formed by high-grade regional metamorphic processes from pre-existing formations that were originally either igneous or sedimentary rocks   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From oo- + -lite, after German Oolit. A rock consisting of fine grains of carbonate of lime   
From the Middle High German verb gneist (to spark; so called because the rock glitters)   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Oolite and Gneiss

The general Oolite and Gneiss 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, Gneiss is a common and widely distributed type of rock formed by high-grade regional metamorphic processes from pre-existing formations that were originally either igneous or sedimentary rocks. Along with definition of Oolite and Gneiss, get to know about Properties of Oolite and Gneiss. Get to know more information about Oolite and Gneiss origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Oolite and Gneiss

The history of Oolite and Gneiss 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 Gneiss Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Oolite and Gneiss

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

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