Oolite and Pyroxenite Definition

Definition of Oolite and Pyroxenite

The general Oolite and Pyroxenite 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, Pyroxenite is a dark, greenish, granular intrusive igneous rock consisting mainly of pyroxenes and olivine. Along with definition of Oolite and Pyroxenite, get to know about Properties of Oolite and Pyroxenite. Get to know more information about Oolite and Pyroxenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Oolite and Pyroxenite

The history of Oolite and Pyroxenite 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 Pyroxenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Oolite and Pyroxenite

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

For Oolite,

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

For Pyroxenite,

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