Peridotite and Oolite Definition

Definition of Peridotite and Oolite

The general Peridotite and Oolite definition can be stated as: Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle. On the other hand, Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite. Along with definition of Peridotite and Oolite, get to know about Properties of Peridotite and Oolite. Get to know more information about Peridotite and Oolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Peridotite and Oolite

The history of Peridotite and Oolite 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.

Peridotite and Oolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Peridotite and Oolite

Along with Peridotite and Oolite definition, know more about the etymology of Peridotite and Oolite. Etymology of Peridotite and Oolite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Peridotite and Formation of Oolite. The etymology of Peridotite is From French, from peridot +‎ -ite while that of Oolite is From French, from peridot +‎ -ite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Peridotite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Oolite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Peridotite and Oolite are listed below.

For Peridotite,

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

For Oolite,

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