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Rhyodacite and Oolite Definition


Oolite and Rhyodacite Definition


Definition

Definition
Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite   
Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Rhyo lite + dacite : a rock intermediate between rhyolite and dacite that is the extrusive equivalent of granodiorite   
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
Volcanic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Rhyodacite and Oolite

The general Rhyodacite and Oolite definition can be stated as: Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite. 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 Rhyodacite and Oolite, get to know about Properties of Rhyodacite and Oolite. Get to know more information about Rhyodacite and Oolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Rhyodacite and Oolite

The history of Rhyodacite 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.

Rhyodacite and Oolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rhyodacite and Oolite

Along with Rhyodacite and Oolite definition, know more about the etymology of Rhyodacite and Oolite. Etymology of Rhyodacite and Oolite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Rhyodacite and Formation of Oolite. The etymology of Rhyodacite is Rhyo lite + dacite : a rock intermediate between rhyolite and dacite that is the extrusive equivalent of granodiorite while that of Oolite is Rhyo lite + dacite : a rock intermediate between rhyolite and dacite that is the extrusive equivalent of granodiorite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Rhyodacite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Oolite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Rhyodacite and Oolite are listed below.

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