Oolite and Pegmatite Definition

Definition of Oolite and Pegmatite

The general Oolite and Pegmatite 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, Pegmatite rock is a holocrystalline, intrusive igneous rock which is composed of interlocking phaneritic crystals. Along with definition of Oolite and Pegmatite, get to know about Properties of Oolite and Pegmatite. Get to know more information about Oolite and Pegmatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Oolite and Pegmatite

The history of Oolite and Pegmatite 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 Pegmatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Oolite and Pegmatite

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

For Oolite,

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

For Pegmatite,

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