Oolite and Hornblendite Definition

Definition of Oolite and Hornblendite

The general Oolite and Hornblendite 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, Hornblendite is a type of igneous plutonic rock consisting mainly of amphibole hornblende and is a type of Amphibolite rock. Along with definition of Oolite and Hornblendite, get to know about Properties of Oolite and Hornblendite. Get to know more information about Oolite and Hornblendite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Oolite and Hornblendite

The history of Oolite and Hornblendite 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 Hornblendite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Oolite and Hornblendite

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

For Oolite,

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

For Hornblendite,

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