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Oolite and Variolite Definition


Variolite and Oolite Definition


Definition

Definition
Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite   
Variolites are a group of dark green basic igneous rocks which exhibit pale colored spots, or spherules, especially on weathered surfaces, that give them a pockmarked appearance   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
France   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From oo- + -lite, after German Oolit. A rock consisting of fine grains of carbonate of lime   
From Latin varius, speckled, variegated   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Oolite and Variolite

The general Oolite and Variolite 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, Variolites are a group of dark green basic igneous rocks which exhibit pale colored spots, or spherules, especially on weathered surfaces, that give them a pockmarked appearance. Along with definition of Oolite and Variolite, get to know about Properties of Oolite and Variolite. Get to know more information about Oolite and Variolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Oolite and Variolite

The history of Oolite and Variolite 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 Variolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Oolite and Variolite

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

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