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Oolite

Scope note

Rock consisting of small round grains that are cemented together and consist usually of calcium carbonate, but are sometimes of silica or iron oxide. W

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300011310

Broader Terms used

<sedimentary rock by form>

Term used for

roestone

Created

12yrs ago

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