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Chalk and Latite Definition


Latite and Chalk Definition


Definition

Definition
Chalk is a soft, white, powdery limestone consisting mainly of fossil shells of foraminifers   
Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Italy   

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 the Latin word latium   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Chalk and Latite

The general Chalk and Latite definition can be stated as: Chalk is a soft, white, powdery limestone consisting mainly of fossil shells of foraminifers. On the other hand, Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. Along with definition of Chalk and Latite, get to know about Properties of Chalk and Latite. Get to know more information about Chalk and Latite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Chalk and Latite

The history of Chalk and Latite 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 Latite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Chalk and Latite

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

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