Chalk and Larvikite Definition

Definition of Chalk and Larvikite

The general Chalk and Larvikite definition can be stated as: Chalk is a soft, white, powdery limestone consisting mainly of fossil shells of foraminifers. On the other hand, Larvikite is an igneous rock and a variety of monzonite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized crystals of feldspar. Along with definition of Chalk and Larvikite, get to know about Properties of Chalk and Larvikite. Get to know more information about Chalk and Larvikite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Chalk and Larvikite

The history of Chalk and Larvikite 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 Larvikite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Chalk and Larvikite

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

For Chalk,

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

For Larvikite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock