Chalk and Laterite Definition

Definition of Chalk and Laterite

The general Chalk and Laterite definition can be stated as: Chalk is a soft, white, powdery limestone consisting mainly of fossil shells of foraminifers. On the other hand, Laterite rock is a type of Sedimentary rock which is rich in iron and aluminium, formed in hot and wet tropical areas. Along with definition of Chalk and Laterite, get to know about Properties of Chalk and Laterite. Get to know more information about Chalk and Laterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Chalk and Laterite

The history of Chalk and Laterite 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 Laterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Chalk and Laterite

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

For Chalk,

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

For Laterite,

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