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Oolite Definition



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Definition
Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite 0

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Etymology
From oo- + -lite, after German Oolit. A rock consisting of fine grains of carbonate of lime 0

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Sedimentary Rocks 0

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Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock 0

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Volcanic 0

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Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock 0

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Define Oolite

Oolite is one of the important type of rocks. If we have to define Oolite in general, Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite. Oolite comes under Sedimentary Rocks. All Sedimentary Rocks have similar properties and formation process. Along with Oolite Definition, know more about the History of Oolite, Etymology of Oolite in next sections.

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