Sandstone and Chalk Definition

Definition of Sandstone and Chalk

The general Sandstone and Chalk definition can be stated as: Sandstone is defined as a rock which is composed of sand-sized grains of various minerals mostly of uniform size and often are smooth and rounded. On the other hand, Chalk is a soft, white, powdery limestone consisting mainly of fossil shells of foraminifers. Along with definition of Sandstone and Chalk, get to know about Properties of Sandstone and Chalk. Get to know more information about Sandstone and Chalk origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Sandstone and Chalk

The history of Sandstone 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.

Sandstone and Chalk Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sandstone and Chalk

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

For Sandstone,

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