Oolite and Luxullianite Definition

Definition of Oolite and Luxullianite

The general Oolite and Luxullianite 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, Luxullianite is a rare type of granite, known for presence of clusters of radially arranged acicular tourmaline crystals which are enclosed by phenocrysts of orthoclase and quartz in a matrix of quartz, tourmaline, alkali feldspar, brown mica.. Along with definition of Oolite and Luxullianite, get to know about Properties of Oolite and Luxullianite. Get to know more information about Oolite and Luxullianite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Oolite and Luxullianite

The history of Oolite and Luxullianite 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 Luxullianite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Oolite and Luxullianite

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

For Oolite,

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

For Luxullianite,

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