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Oolite and Granodiorite Definition


Granodiorite and Oolite Definition


Definition

Definition
Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite  
Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite  

History
  
  

Origin
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Discoverer
William Smith  
Unknown  

Etymology
From oo- + -lite, after German Oolit. A rock consisting of fine grains of carbonate of lime  
From granite + diorite  

Class
Sedimentary Rocks  
Igneous Rocks  

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic  
Plutonic  

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

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Definition of Oolite and Granodiorite

The general Oolite and Granodiorite 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, Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite. Along with definition of Oolite and Granodiorite, get to know about Properties of Oolite and Granodiorite. Get to know more information about Oolite and Granodiorite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Oolite and Granodiorite

The history of Oolite and Granodiorite 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 Granodiorite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Oolite and Granodiorite

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

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