Chalk and Quartzite Definition

Definition of Chalk and Quartzite

The general Chalk and Quartzite definition can be stated as: Chalk is a soft, white, powdery limestone consisting mainly of fossil shells of foraminifers. On the other hand, Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone. Along with definition of Chalk and Quartzite, get to know about Properties of Chalk and Quartzite. Get to know more information about Chalk and Quartzite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Chalk and Quartzite

The history of Chalk and Quartzite 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 Quartzite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Chalk and Quartzite

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

For Chalk,

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

For Quartzite,

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