Oolite and Icelandite Definition

Definition of Oolite and Icelandite

The general Oolite and Icelandite 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, Icelandite belongs to volcanic igneous rocks which is rich in iron and belongs to andesite rock. Along with definition of Oolite and Icelandite, get to know about Properties of Oolite and Icelandite. Get to know more information about Oolite and Icelandite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Oolite and Icelandite

The history of Oolite and Icelandite 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 Icelandite Origin and Discoverer

Oolite and Icelandite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Oolite and Icelandite. In this section, you will know about Oolite and Icelandite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Oolite is whereas Origin of Icelandite is Iceland. It is interesting to know the name of Oolite and Icelandite discoverer. The Discoverer of Oolite is William Smith and the discoverer of Icelandite is Ian S. E. Carmichael.

Etymology of Oolite and Icelandite

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

For Oolite,

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

For Icelandite,

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