Rhyolite and Oolite Definition

Definition of Rhyolite and Oolite

The general Rhyolite and Oolite definition can be stated as: Rhyolite is a fine-grained igneous rock which is rich in silica. 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 Rhyolite and Oolite, get to know about Properties of Rhyolite and Oolite. Get to know more information about Rhyolite and Oolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Rhyolite and Oolite

The history of Rhyolite 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.

Rhyolite and Oolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rhyolite and Oolite

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

For Rhyolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• 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