Oolite and Monzonite Definition

Definition of Oolite and Monzonite

The general Oolite and Monzonite 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, Monzonite is a granular igneous rock with composition between syenite and diorite and containing approximately equal amounts of orthoclase and plagioclase. Along with definition of Oolite and Monzonite, get to know about Properties of Oolite and Monzonite. Get to know more information about Oolite and Monzonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Oolite and Monzonite

The history of Oolite and Monzonite 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 Monzonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Oolite and Monzonite

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

For Oolite,

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

For Monzonite,

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