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Soapstone and Oolite Definition


Oolite and Soapstone Definition


Definition

Definition
It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc  
Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite  

History
  
  

Origin
USA  
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Discoverer
Unknown  
William Smith  

Etymology
From 17th century, because of its greasy feel and use like a soap  
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, Soft Rock  
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock  

Family
  
  

Group
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Volcanic  

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

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Definition of Soapstone and Oolite

The general Soapstone and Oolite definition can be stated as: It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc. 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 Soapstone and Oolite, get to know about Properties of Soapstone and Oolite. Get to know more information about Soapstone and Oolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Soapstone and Oolite

The history of Soapstone 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.

Soapstone and Oolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Soapstone and Oolite

Along with Soapstone and Oolite definition, know more about the etymology of Soapstone and Oolite. Etymology of Soapstone and Oolite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Soapstone and Formation of Oolite. The etymology of Soapstone is From 17th century, because of its greasy feel and use like a soap while that of Oolite is From 17th century, because of its greasy feel and use like a soap. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Soapstone belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Oolite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Soapstone and Oolite are listed below.

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