Phyllite and Oolite Definition

Definition of Phyllite and Oolite

The general Phyllite and Oolite definition can be stated as: Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks. 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 Phyllite and Oolite, get to know about Properties of Phyllite and Oolite. Get to know more information about Phyllite and Oolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Phyllite and Oolite

The history of Phyllite 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.

Phyllite and Oolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phyllite and Oolite

Along with Phyllite and Oolite definition, know more about the etymology of Phyllite and Oolite. Etymology of Phyllite and Oolite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Phyllite and Formation of Oolite. The etymology of Phyllite is From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1 while that of Oolite is From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Phyllite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Oolite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Phyllite and Oolite are listed below.

For Phyllite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium 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