Diamictite and Chalk Definition

Definition of Diamictite and Chalk

The general Diamictite and Chalk definition can be stated as: Diamictite is a sedimentary rock that consists of non-sorted to poorly sorted terrigenous sediment containing particles that range in size from clay to boulders, suspended in a matrix of mudstone or sandstone. On the other hand, Chalk is a soft, white, powdery limestone consisting mainly of fossil shells of foraminifers. Along with definition of Diamictite and Chalk, get to know about Properties of Diamictite and Chalk. Get to know more information about Diamictite and Chalk origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diamictite and Chalk

The history of Diamictite and Chalk 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.

Diamictite and Chalk Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diamictite and Chalk

Along with Diamictite and Chalk definition, know more about the etymology of Diamictite and Chalk. Etymology of Diamictite and Chalk gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Diamictite and Formation of Chalk. The etymology of Diamictite is From Greek dia through and meiktós or mixed while that of Chalk is From Greek dia through and meiktós or mixed. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Diamictite and Chalk belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Diamictite and Chalk are listed below.

For Diamictite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group:
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock

For Chalk,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group:
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock