Chalk and Latite Definition

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.

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.

For Chalk,

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

For Latite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock