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Basanite  and Chalk Definition


Chalk and Basanite  Definition


Definition

Definition
Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone   
Chalk is a soft, white, powdery limestone consisting mainly of fossil shells of foraminifers   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Latin basanites + -ite   
From old English cealc chalk, lime, plaster; pebble, from Greek khalix small pebble, in English transferred to the opaque, white, soft limestone   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Basanite  and Chalk

The general Basanite  and Chalk definition can be stated as: Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone. On the other hand, Chalk is a soft, white, powdery limestone consisting mainly of fossil shells of foraminifers. Along with definition of Basanite  and Chalk, get to know about Properties of Basanite  and Chalk. Get to know more information about Basanite  and Chalk origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Basanite  and Chalk

The history of Basanite  and Chalk gives information about where the rock was found and who was its discoverer. Almost each and every aspect of Earth's history is recorded in rocks be it the volcanoes which were erupted or the plants, animals and organisms which are now extinct, as rocks are present from millions of years.

Basanite  and Chalk Origin and Discoverer

Basanite  and Chalk definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Basanite  and Chalk. In this section, you will know about Basanite  and Chalk Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Basanite  and Chalk are Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Basanite  and Chalk discoverer. The discoverer of Basanite  and Chalk are Unknown.

Etymology of Basanite  and Chalk

Along with Basanite  and Chalk definition, know more about the etymology of Basanite  and Chalk. Etymology of Basanite  and Chalk gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Basanite  and Formation of Chalk. The etymology of Basanite  is From Latin basanites + -ite while that of Chalk is From Latin basanites + -ite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Basanite  belongs to Igneous Rocks while Chalk belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Basanite  and Chalk are listed below.

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