oolith
/ˈəʊəlɪθ/ · noun
Meaning
- A spherical granule of which oolite is composed, formed by concentric accretion of thin layers of a mineral around a core. Calcium carbonate (limestone) is the most common mineral that forms ooliths, but they may also form from other minerals such as dolomite and silica.
- Oolite.
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