Oolite and Phyllite Definition

Definition of Oolite and Phyllite

The general Oolite and Phyllite 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, Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks. Along with definition of Oolite and Phyllite, get to know about Properties of Oolite and Phyllite. Get to know more information about Oolite and Phyllite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Oolite and Phyllite

The history of Oolite and Phyllite 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 Phyllite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Oolite and Phyllite

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

For Oolite,

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

For Phyllite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock