Oolite and Granite Definition

Definition of Oolite and Granite

The general Oolite and Granite 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, Granite is a very hard, granular, crystalline igneous rock which consists mainly of quartz, mica, and feldspar and is often used as building stone. Along with definition of Oolite and Granite, get to know about Properties of Oolite and Granite. Get to know more information about Oolite and Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Oolite and Granite

The history of Oolite and Granite 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 Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Oolite and Granite

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

For Oolite,

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

For Granite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock