Vogesite and Oolite Definition

Definition of Vogesite and Oolite

The general Vogesite and Oolite definition can be stated as: Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar. 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 Vogesite and Oolite, get to know about Properties of Vogesite and Oolite. Get to know more information about Vogesite and Oolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Vogesite and Oolite

The history of Vogesite 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.

Vogesite and Oolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Vogesite and Oolite

Along with Vogesite and Oolite definition, know more about the etymology of Vogesite and Oolite. Etymology of Vogesite and Oolite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Vogesite and Formation of Oolite. The etymology of Vogesite is From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple while that of Oolite is From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Vogesite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Oolite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Vogesite and Oolite are listed below.

For Vogesite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• 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