Oolite and Websterite Definition

Definition of Oolite and Websterite

The general Oolite and Websterite 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, Websterite is ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that consists of roughly equal proportions of orthopyroxene and clinopyroxene. It is a special type of pyroxenite.. Along with definition of Oolite and Websterite, get to know about Properties of Oolite and Websterite. Get to know more information about Oolite and Websterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Oolite and Websterite

The history of Oolite and Websterite 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 Websterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Oolite and Websterite

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

For Oolite,

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

For Websterite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock