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Oolite and Rhomb Porphyry Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite
Rhomb-porphyry is a porphyritic igneous rock with abundant wedge or lens shaped anorthoclase or feldspar phenocrysts
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From oo- + -lite, after German Oolit. A rock consisting of fine grains of carbonate of lime
From Latin term that means purple
1.4 Class
Sedimentary Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Volcanic
Volcanic
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Oolite and Rhomb Porphyry

The general Oolite and Rhomb Porphyry 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, Rhomb-porphyry is a porphyritic igneous rock with abundant wedge or lens shaped anorthoclase or feldspar phenocrysts. Along with definition of Oolite and Rhomb Porphyry, get to know about Properties of Oolite and Rhomb Porphyry. Get to know more information about Oolite and Rhomb Porphyry origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Oolite and Rhomb Porphyry

The history of Oolite and Rhomb Porphyry 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 Rhomb Porphyry Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Oolite and Rhomb Porphyry

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

For Oolite,

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

For Rhomb Porphyry,

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