Oolite and Lherzolite Definition

Definition of Oolite and Lherzolite

The general Oolite and Lherzolite 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, Lherzolite is a type of ultramafic igneous rock which contains essential olivine and clinopyroxene and orthopyroxene in equal proportions. Along with definition of Oolite and Lherzolite, get to know about Properties of Oolite and Lherzolite. Get to know more information about Oolite and Lherzolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Oolite and Lherzolite

The history of Oolite and Lherzolite 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 Lherzolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Oolite and Lherzolite

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

For Oolite,

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

For Lherzolite,

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