Oolite and Scoria Definition

Definition of Oolite and Scoria

The general Oolite and Scoria 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, Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. Along with definition of Oolite and Scoria, get to know about Properties of Oolite and Scoria. Get to know more information about Oolite and Scoria origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Oolite and Scoria

The history of Oolite and Scoria 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 Scoria Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Oolite and Scoria

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

For Oolite,

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

For Scoria,

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