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Granulite and Chalk Definition

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1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Granulite is fine to medium grained metamorphic rock with a granular of polygonal crystals.
Chalk is a soft, white, powdery limestone consisting mainly of fossil shells of foraminifers
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Central Europe
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From Latin granulum, a little grain or fine grained
From old English cealc chalk, lime, plaster; pebble, from Greek khalix small pebble, in English transferred to the opaque, white, soft limestone
1.4 Class
Metamorphic Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Granulite and Chalk

The general Granulite and Chalk definition can be stated as: Granulite is fine to medium grained metamorphic rock with a granular of polygonal crystals.. On the other hand, Chalk is a soft, white, powdery limestone consisting mainly of fossil shells of foraminifers. Along with definition of Granulite and Chalk, get to know about Properties of Granulite and Chalk. Get to know more information about Granulite and Chalk origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Granulite and Chalk

The history of Granulite 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.

Granulite and Chalk Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granulite and Chalk

Along with Granulite and Chalk definition, know more about the etymology of Granulite and Chalk. Etymology of Granulite and Chalk gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Granulite and Formation of Chalk. The etymology of Granulite is From Latin granulum, a little grain or fine grained while that of Chalk is From Latin granulum, a little grain or fine grained. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Granulite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Chalk belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Granulite and Chalk are listed below.

For Granulite,

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

For Chalk,

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