Oolite and Trachyandesite Definition

Definition of Oolite and Trachyandesite

The general Oolite and Trachyandesite 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, Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. Along with definition of Oolite and Trachyandesite, get to know about Properties of Oolite and Trachyandesite. Get to know more information about Oolite and Trachyandesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Oolite and Trachyandesite

The history of Oolite and Trachyandesite 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 Trachyandesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Oolite and Trachyandesite

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

For Oolite,

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

For Trachyandesite,

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