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Mangerite and Chalk Definition


Chalk and Mangerite Definition


Definition

Definition
Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite   
Chalk is a soft, white, powdery limestone consisting mainly of fossil shells of foraminifers   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Not Available   
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, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Mangerite and Chalk

The general Mangerite and Chalk definition can be stated as: Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite. On the other hand, Chalk is a soft, white, powdery limestone consisting mainly of fossil shells of foraminifers. Along with definition of Mangerite and Chalk, get to know about Properties of Mangerite and Chalk. Get to know more information about Mangerite and Chalk origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Mangerite and Chalk

The history of Mangerite 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.

Mangerite and Chalk Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mangerite and Chalk

Along with Mangerite and Chalk definition, know more about the etymology of Mangerite and Chalk. Etymology of Mangerite and Chalk gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Mangerite and Formation of Chalk. The etymology of Mangerite is not available while that of Chalk is not available. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Mangerite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Chalk belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Mangerite and Chalk are listed below.

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