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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | Spherical to ellipsoidal body which may or may not have a nucleus and has concentric or radial structure or both. Ooids are is usually calcareous, but may be siliceous, hematitic, or of other composition. A [ | + | Spherical to ellipsoidal body which may or may not have a nucleus and has concentric or radial structure or both. Ooids are is usually calcareous, but may be siliceous, hematitic, or of other composition. A [[sedimentary|sedimentary]] rock containing numerous ooid grains that are cemented together is called an oolite. See also [[oolitic%20limestone|oolitic limestone]]. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
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oolith; oólito (Port.) | oolith; oólito (Port.) | ||
| − | == | + | == Physical and Chemical Properties == |
| − | Usually less than 2 mm in size | + | * Usually less than 2 mm in size |
| − | == | + | ==Resources and Citations== |
| − | * | + | * José Delgado Rodrigues, LNEC, Submitted information 2009. |
[[Category:Materials database]] | [[Category:Materials database]] | ||
Latest revision as of 12:13, 20 August 2022
Description
Spherical to ellipsoidal body which may or may not have a nucleus and has concentric or radial structure or both. Ooids are is usually calcareous, but may be siliceous, hematitic, or of other composition. A Sedimentary rock containing numerous ooid grains that are cemented together is called an oolite. See also Oolitic limestone.
Synonyms and Related Terms
oolith; oólito (Port.)
Physical and Chemical Properties
- Usually less than 2 mm in size
Resources and Citations
- José Delgado Rodrigues, LNEC, Submitted information 2009.