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Sandstone and Chalk Definition


Chalk and Sandstone Definition


Definition

Definition
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   
Chalk is a soft, white, powdery limestone consisting mainly of fossil shells of foraminifers   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its composition, sand and stone   
From old English cealc chalk, lime, plaster; pebble, from Greek khalix small pebble, in English transferred to the opaque, white, soft limestone   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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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.

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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.

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