Oolite and Vogesite Definition

Definition of Oolite and Vogesite

The general Oolite and Vogesite 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, Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar. Along with definition of Oolite and Vogesite, get to know about Properties of Oolite and Vogesite. Get to know more information about Oolite and Vogesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Oolite and Vogesite

The history of Oolite and Vogesite 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 Vogesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Oolite and Vogesite

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

For Oolite,

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

For Vogesite,

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