oolith

/ˈuːlɪθ/

Definitions

1. noun

A small, rounded rock or pebble that is formed from the concentric layers of mineral material around a core, typically a fossil fragment, that has been replaced by minerals such as calcite or silica.

“The geologist found an oolith in the rock formation that dated back millions of years.”

Synonyms

  • concretion
  • geode
  • nodule

Antonyms

  • breccia
  • clast