Oolite and Turbidite Definition

Definition of Oolite and Turbidite

The general Oolite and Turbidite 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, A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. Along with definition of Oolite and Turbidite, get to know about Properties of Oolite and Turbidite. Get to know more information about Oolite and Turbidite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Oolite and Turbidite

The history of Oolite and Turbidite 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 Turbidite Origin and Discoverer

Oolite and Turbidite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Oolite and Turbidite. In this section, you will know about Oolite and Turbidite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Oolite is Unknown whereas Origin of Turbidite is European Foreland Basins. It is interesting to know the name of Oolite and Turbidite discoverer. The Discoverer of Oolite is Unknown and the discoverer of Turbidite is Arnold H. Bouma.

Etymology of Oolite and Turbidite

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

For Oolite,

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

For Turbidite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock