Sedimentary Rock Types

noun a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, which are sand-sized grains of calcium carbonate

adjective relating to or consisting of oolite

• Oolite is a type of sedimentary rock formed from ooids, which are sand-sized grains of calcium carbonate.
• I found a cool piece of oolite at the beach today.
• Check out this rad oolite I picked up while snorkeling!
• The oolite of knowledge slowly built up in his mind as he continued to study.

noun a type of limestone formed from the consolidation of sand dunes by the action of the wind

• Aeolianite is a type of limestone formed from wind-blown sand and calcareous material.
• I learned in geology class that aeolianite is basically sand that got stuck together and turned into rock.
• Check out this cool rock made of aeolianite, it's like nature's sandcastle.
• Her resilience was as solid as aeolianite, standing strong against the winds of adversity.