Chalk and Basanite  Definition

Definition of Chalk and Basanite 

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

History of Chalk and Basanite 

The history of Chalk and Basanite  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.

Chalk and Basanite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Chalk and Basanite 

Along with Chalk and Basanite  definition, know more about the etymology of Chalk and Basanite . Etymology of Chalk and Basanite  gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Chalk and Formation of Basanite . The etymology of Chalk is From old English cealc chalk, lime, plaster; pebble, from Greek khalix small pebble, in English transferred to the opaque, white, soft limestone while that of Basanite  is From old English cealc chalk, lime, plaster; pebble, from Greek khalix small pebble, in English transferred to the opaque, white, soft limestone. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Chalk belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Basanite  belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Chalk and Basanite  are listed below.

For Chalk,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Basanite ,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock