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oolite (ō`əlīt, ō`ō–), rock composed of small concretions, usually of calcium carbonate, containing a nucleus and clearly defined concentric shells. In the British Isles oolitic limestone is characteristic of the middle and upper Jurassic, which was formerly termed the Oolite on this account.
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This oolite material can be used in vinyl, polyester, and urethanes, minimizing mold wear.
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Figure 3 illustrates this phenomenon and the controlling factors for the well-studied Cenozoic limestones and dolostones from Florida and the Jurassic Smackover oolite reservoirs in the southern United States.
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This oolite material can be used in vinyl, polyester, and urethanes, minimizing mold wear.
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