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Quartzite and Oolite Definition


Oolite and Quartzite Definition


Definition

Definition
Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone   
Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

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

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Quartzite and Oolite

The general Quartzite and Oolite definition can be stated as: Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone. 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 Quartzite and Oolite, get to know about Properties of Quartzite and Oolite. Get to know more information about Quartzite and Oolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Quartzite and Oolite

The history of Quartzite 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.

Quartzite and Oolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Quartzite and Oolite

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

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