Chalk and Eclogite Definition

Definition of Chalk and Eclogite

The general Chalk and Eclogite definition can be stated as: Chalk is a soft, white, powdery limestone consisting mainly of fossil shells of foraminifers. On the other hand, Eclogite is an extreme metamorphic rock, formed by regional metamorphism of basalt rock under very high pressure and temperature. Along with definition of Chalk and Eclogite, get to know about Properties of Chalk and Eclogite. Get to know more information about Chalk and Eclogite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Chalk and Eclogite

The history of Chalk and Eclogite 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 Eclogite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Chalk and Eclogite

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

For Chalk,

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

For Eclogite,

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