Chalk and Itacolumite Definition

Definition of Chalk and Itacolumite

The general Chalk and Itacolumite definition can be stated as: Chalk is a soft, white, powdery limestone consisting mainly of fossil shells of foraminifers. On the other hand, A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. Along with definition of Chalk and Itacolumite, get to know about Properties of Chalk and Itacolumite. Get to know more information about Chalk and Itacolumite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Chalk and Itacolumite

The history of Chalk and Itacolumite 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 Itacolumite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Chalk and Itacolumite

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

For Chalk,

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

For Itacolumite,

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