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Chalk and Granodiorite Definition


Granodiorite and Chalk Definition


Definition

Definition
Chalk is a soft, white, powdery limestone consisting mainly of fossil shells of foraminifers   
Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From old English cealc chalk, lime, plaster; pebble, from Greek khalix small pebble, in English transferred to the opaque, white, soft limestone   
From granite + diorite   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Chalk and Granodiorite

The general Chalk and Granodiorite definition can be stated as: Chalk is a soft, white, powdery limestone consisting mainly of fossil shells of foraminifers. On the other hand, Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite. Along with definition of Chalk and Granodiorite, get to know about Properties of Chalk and Granodiorite. Get to know more information about Chalk and Granodiorite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Chalk and Granodiorite

The history of Chalk and Granodiorite 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 Granodiorite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Chalk and Granodiorite

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

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