Oolite and Schist Definition

Definition of Oolite and Schist

The general Oolite and Schist 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, Schist is a medium grade metamorphic rock with medium to large, flat, sheet like grains in a preferred orientation. Along with definition of Oolite and Schist, get to know about Properties of Oolite and Schist. Get to know more information about Oolite and Schist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Oolite and Schist

The history of Oolite and Schist 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 Schist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Oolite and Schist

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

For Oolite,

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

For Schist,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock