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Oolite and Quartzite Definition


Quartzite and Oolite Definition


Definition

Definition
Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite   
Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From oo- + -lite, after German Oolit. A rock consisting of fine grains of carbonate of lime   
From quartz + -ite   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Oolite and Quartzite

The general Oolite and Quartzite 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, Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone. Along with definition of Oolite and Quartzite, get to know about Properties of Oolite and Quartzite. Get to know more information about Oolite and Quartzite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Oolite and Quartzite

The history of Oolite and Quartzite 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 Quartzite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Oolite and Quartzite

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

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