Oolite and Syenite Definition

Definition of Oolite and Syenite

The general Oolite and Syenite 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, Syenite is a coarse-grained igneous rock which is composed mainly of alkali feldspar and various ferromagnesian minerals. Along with definition of Oolite and Syenite, get to know about Properties of Oolite and Syenite. Get to know more information about Oolite and Syenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Oolite and Syenite

The history of Oolite and Syenite 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 Syenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Oolite and Syenite

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

For Oolite,

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

For Syenite,

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