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Benmoreite and Chalk Definition


Chalk and Benmoreite Definition


Definition

Definition
An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series   
Chalk is a soft, white, powdery limestone consisting mainly of fossil shells of foraminifers   

History
  
  

Origin
Isle of Mull, Scotland   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Ben More   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of discoverer, Ben More   
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, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Benmoreite and Chalk

The general Benmoreite and Chalk definition can be stated as: An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. On the other hand, Chalk is a soft, white, powdery limestone consisting mainly of fossil shells of foraminifers. Along with definition of Benmoreite and Chalk, get to know about Properties of Benmoreite and Chalk. Get to know more information about Benmoreite and Chalk origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Benmoreite and Chalk

The history of Benmoreite 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.

Benmoreite and Chalk Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Benmoreite and Chalk

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

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