Chalk and Diatomite Reserves

Reserves of Chalk and Diatomite

The reserves of Chalk and Diatomite are geographically distributed all over the world. Chalk and Diatomite reserves play an important role in a country’s economic growth. Rocks are deposited according to the topography of the area. Some oldest rocks can be found in the Canadian Shield, Australia, Africa and in a few other old regions around the world. The ages of these felsic rocks are around 2.5 and 3.8 billion years. Learn about the countries with Chalk and Diatomite reserves here.