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Oolite and Teschenite Definition


Teschenite and Oolite Definition


Definition

Definition
Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite   
Teschenite is coarse- to fine-grained, dark-coloured intrusive igneous rock that usually occurs in sills, dikes and irregular masses and is always altered to some extent   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Scotland   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From oo- + -lite, after German Oolit. A rock consisting of fine grains of carbonate of lime   
From its occurrence near Teschen. now known as Cieszyn, Pol., Scotland   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Oolite and Teschenite

The general Oolite and Teschenite 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, Teschenite is coarse- to fine-grained, dark-coloured intrusive igneous rock that usually occurs in sills, dikes and irregular masses and is always altered to some extent. Along with definition of Oolite and Teschenite, get to know about Properties of Oolite and Teschenite. Get to know more information about Oolite and Teschenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Oolite and Teschenite

The history of Oolite and Teschenite 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 Teschenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Oolite and Teschenite

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

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