Travertine and Chalk Definition

Definition of Travertine and Chalk

The general Travertine and Chalk definition can be stated as: Travertine is a mineral consisting of layered calcium carbonate formed by deposition from spring waters. On the other hand, Chalk is a soft, white, powdery limestone consisting mainly of fossil shells of foraminifers. Along with definition of Travertine and Chalk, get to know about Properties of Travertine and Chalk. Get to know more information about Travertine and Chalk origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Travertine and Chalk

The history of Travertine 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.

Travertine and Chalk Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Travertine and Chalk

Along with Travertine and Chalk definition, know more about the etymology of Travertine and Chalk. Etymology of Travertine and Chalk gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Travertine and Formation of Chalk. The etymology of Travertine is From Italian travertino a kind of building stone, from Tiburs, adjective from Tibur (Tivoli), in Italy while that of Chalk is From Italian travertino a kind of building stone, from Tiburs, adjective from Tibur (Tivoli), in Italy. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Travertine and Chalk belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Travertine and Chalk are listed below.

For Travertine,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: 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