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Oolite and Syenite Definition


Syenite and Oolite Definition


Definition

Definition
Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite  
Syenite is a coarse-grained igneous rock which is composed mainly of alkali feldspar and various ferromagnesian minerals  

History
  
  

Origin
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Discoverer
William Smith  
Unknown  

Etymology
From oo- + -lite, after German Oolit. A rock consisting of fine grains of carbonate of lime  
From French syénite, from Latin Syenites (lapis ) (stone) of Syene  

Class
Sedimentary Rocks  
Igneous Rocks  

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic  
Plutonic  

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock  
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock  

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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.

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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 . It is interesting to know the name of Oolite and Syenite discoverer. The Discoverer of Oolite is William Smith and the discoverer of Syenite is 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.

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