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Sovite and Chalk Definition


Chalk and Sovite Definition


Definition

Definition
Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock   
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, Soft 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 Sovite and Chalk

The general Sovite and Chalk definition can be stated as: Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. On the other hand, Chalk is a soft, white, powdery limestone consisting mainly of fossil shells of foraminifers. Along with definition of Sovite and Chalk, get to know about Properties of Sovite and Chalk. Get to know more information about Sovite and Chalk origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Sovite and Chalk

The history of Sovite 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.

Sovite and Chalk Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sovite and Chalk

Along with Sovite and Chalk definition, know more about the etymology of Sovite and Chalk. Etymology of Sovite and Chalk gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Sovite and Formation of Chalk. The etymology of Sovite 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. Sovite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Chalk belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Sovite and Chalk are listed below.

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