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Formation of Chalk



Formation
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Formation
Chalk is formed from lime mud, which accumulates on the sea floor which is then transformed into rock by geological processes. 0

Composition
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Mineral Content
Calcite, Clay, Clay Minerals, Quartz, Sand 0

Compound Content
Ca, NaCl, CaO 0

Transformation
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Metamorphism
No 0

Types of Metamorphism
Not Applicable 0

Weathering
Yes 0

Types of Weathering
Biological Weathering, Chemical Weathering 0

Erosion
Yes 0

Types of Erosion
Chemical Erosion, Coastal Erosion, Water Erosion 0

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Chalk Formation

Chalk formation took place millions of years ago. There are a variety of Chalk Uses and the Chalk Reserves are found in many countries around the world. The rocks in the earth’s crust continuously undergo changes in their composition which leads to formation of other rocks. Each rock has a unique formation process. Formation of Chalk is explained below:

Along with Chalk Formation, also learn about Chalk composition and transformation in the next section.

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