Oolite and Itacolumite Definition

Definition of Oolite and Itacolumite

The general Oolite and Itacolumite 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, A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. Along with definition of Oolite and Itacolumite, get to know about Properties of Oolite and Itacolumite. Get to know more information about Oolite and Itacolumite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Oolite and Itacolumite

The history of Oolite and Itacolumite 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 Itacolumite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Oolite and Itacolumite

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

For Oolite,

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

For Itacolumite,

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