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Oolite and Siltstone Definition


Siltstone and Oolite Definition


Definition

Definition
Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite   
Siltstone can be defined as a fine-grained sedimentary rock which mainly consists of consolidated silt   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From oo- + -lite, after German Oolit. A rock consisting of fine grains of carbonate of lime   
From English word silt and stone and from Proto-Indo-European root sal and stainaz   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Oolite and Siltstone

The general Oolite and Siltstone 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, Siltstone can be defined as a fine-grained sedimentary rock which mainly consists of consolidated silt. Along with definition of Oolite and Siltstone, get to know about Properties of Oolite and Siltstone. Get to know more information about Oolite and Siltstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Oolite and Siltstone

The history of Oolite and Siltstone 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 Siltstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Oolite and Siltstone

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

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