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Pyrolite and Oolite Definition


Oolite and Pyrolite Definition


Definition

Definition
Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt   
Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite   

History
  
  

Origin
Pike County, U.S   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the chemical and mineralogical composition of the upper mantle of the Earth   
From oo- + -lite, after German Oolit. A rock consisting of fine grains of carbonate of lime   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Pyrolite and Oolite

The general Pyrolite and Oolite definition can be stated as: Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt. 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 Pyrolite and Oolite, get to know about Properties of Pyrolite and Oolite. Get to know more information about Pyrolite and Oolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Pyrolite and Oolite

The history of Pyrolite 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.

Pyrolite and Oolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pyrolite and Oolite

Along with Pyrolite and Oolite definition, know more about the etymology of Pyrolite and Oolite. Etymology of Pyrolite and Oolite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Pyrolite and Formation of Oolite. The etymology of Pyrolite is From the chemical and mineralogical composition of the upper mantle of the Earth while that of Oolite is From the chemical and mineralogical composition of the upper mantle of the Earth. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Pyrolite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Oolite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Pyrolite and Oolite are listed below.

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