Sandstone and Oolite Definition

Definition of Sandstone and Oolite

The general Sandstone and Oolite definition can be stated as: Sandstone is defined as a rock which is composed of sand-sized grains of various minerals mostly of uniform size and often are smooth and rounded. 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 Sandstone and Oolite, get to know about Properties of Sandstone and Oolite. Get to know more information about Sandstone and Oolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Sandstone and Oolite

The history of Sandstone 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.

Sandstone and Oolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sandstone and Oolite

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

For Sandstone,

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