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Oolite and Migmatite Definition


Migmatite and Oolite Definition


Definition

Definition
Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite  
Migmatite is typically a granitic rock within a metamorphic host rock which is composed of two intermingled but distinguishable components  

History
  
  

Origin
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Southern Alps, France  

Discoverer
William Smith  
Jakob Sederholm  

Etymology
From oo- + -lite, after German Oolit. A rock consisting of fine grains of carbonate of lime  
From the Greek word migma which means a mixture  

Class
Sedimentary Rocks  
Metamorphic Rocks  

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic  
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Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock  
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock  

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Definition of Oolite and Migmatite

The general Oolite and Migmatite 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, Migmatite is typically a granitic rock within a metamorphic host rock which is composed of two intermingled but distinguishable components. Along with definition of Oolite and Migmatite, get to know about Properties of Oolite and Migmatite. Get to know more information about Oolite and Migmatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Oolite and Migmatite

The history of Oolite and Migmatite 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 Migmatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Oolite and Migmatite

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

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