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Harzburgite and Chalk Definition


Chalk and Harzburgite Definition


Definition

Definition
Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine   
Chalk is a soft, white, powdery limestone consisting mainly of fossil shells of foraminifers   

History
  
  

Origin
Germany   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of a town in Harzburg, Germany   
From old English cealc chalk, lime, plaster; pebble, from Greek khalix small pebble, in English transferred to the opaque, white, soft limestone   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Harzburgite and Chalk

The general Harzburgite and Chalk definition can be stated as: Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine. On the other hand, Chalk is a soft, white, powdery limestone consisting mainly of fossil shells of foraminifers. Along with definition of Harzburgite and Chalk, get to know about Properties of Harzburgite and Chalk. Get to know more information about Harzburgite and Chalk origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Harzburgite and Chalk

The history of Harzburgite 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.

Harzburgite and Chalk Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Harzburgite and Chalk

Along with Harzburgite and Chalk definition, know more about the etymology of Harzburgite and Chalk. Etymology of Harzburgite and Chalk gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Harzburgite and Formation of Chalk. The etymology of Harzburgite is From the name of a town in Harzburg, Germany while that of Chalk is From the name of a town in Harzburg, Germany. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Harzburgite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Chalk belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Harzburgite and Chalk are listed below.

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