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Oolite and Pumice Definition


Pumice and Oolite Definition


Definition

Definition
Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite   
Pumice is a volcanic rock that consists of highly vesicular rough textured volcanic glass, which may or may not contain crystals   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Spain   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From oo- + -lite, after German Oolit. A rock consisting of fine grains of carbonate of lime   
From Old French pomis, from a Latin dialect variant of pumex   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Oolite and Pumice

The general Oolite and Pumice 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, Pumice is a volcanic rock that consists of highly vesicular rough textured volcanic glass, which may or may not contain crystals. Along with definition of Oolite and Pumice, get to know about Properties of Oolite and Pumice. Get to know more information about Oolite and Pumice origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Oolite and Pumice

The history of Oolite and Pumice 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 Pumice Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Oolite and Pumice

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

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