Chalk and Diatomite Definition

Definition of Chalk and Diatomite

The general Chalk and Diatomite definition can be stated as: Chalk is a soft, white, powdery limestone consisting mainly of fossil shells of foraminifers. On the other hand, Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth. Along with definition of Chalk and Diatomite, get to know about Properties of Chalk and Diatomite. Get to know more information about Chalk and Diatomite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Chalk and Diatomite

The history of Chalk and Diatomite 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 Diatomite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Chalk and Diatomite

Along with Chalk and Diatomite definition, know more about the etymology of Chalk and Diatomite. Etymology of Chalk and Diatomite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Chalk and Formation of Diatomite. 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 Diatomite 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 and Diatomite belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Chalk and Diatomite are listed below.

For Chalk,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group:
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Diatomite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group:
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock