Oolite and Peridotite Definition

Definition of Oolite and Peridotite

The general Oolite and Peridotite 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, Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle. Along with definition of Oolite and Peridotite, get to know about Properties of Oolite and Peridotite. Get to know more information about Oolite and Peridotite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Oolite and Peridotite

The history of Oolite and Peridotite 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 Peridotite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Oolite and Peridotite

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

For Oolite,

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

For Peridotite,

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