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Oolite and Jadeitite Definition


Jadeitite and Oolite Definition


Definition

Definition
Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite   
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From oo- + -lite, after German Oolit. A rock consisting of fine grains of carbonate of lime   
From pyroxene mineral jadeite   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Oolite and Jadeitite

The general Oolite and Jadeitite 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, Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. Along with definition of Oolite and Jadeitite, get to know about Properties of Oolite and Jadeitite. Get to know more information about Oolite and Jadeitite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Oolite and Jadeitite

The history of Oolite and Jadeitite 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 Jadeitite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Oolite and Jadeitite

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

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