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Oolite and Latite Definition


Latite and Oolite Definition


Definition

Definition
Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite   
Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Italy   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From oo- + -lite, after German Oolit. A rock consisting of fine grains of carbonate of lime   
From the Latin word latium   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Oolite and Latite

The general Oolite and Latite 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, Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. Along with definition of Oolite and Latite, get to know about Properties of Oolite and Latite. Get to know more information about Oolite and Latite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Oolite and Latite

The history of Oolite and Latite 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 Latite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Oolite and Latite

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

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