Oolite and Rhyolite Definition

Definition of Oolite and Rhyolite

The general Oolite and Rhyolite 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, Rhyolite is a fine-grained igneous rock which is rich in silica. Along with definition of Oolite and Rhyolite, get to know about Properties of Oolite and Rhyolite. Get to know more information about Oolite and Rhyolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Oolite and Rhyolite

The history of Oolite and Rhyolite 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 Rhyolite Origin and Discoverer

Oolite and Rhyolite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Oolite and Rhyolite. In this section, you will know about Oolite and Rhyolite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Oolite is whereas Origin of Rhyolite is North America. It is interesting to know the name of Oolite and Rhyolite discoverer. The Discoverer of Oolite is William Smith and the discoverer of Rhyolite is Ferdinand von Richthofen.

Etymology of Oolite and Rhyolite

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

For Oolite,

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

For Rhyolite,

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