Brief description of Chalk:
White pigment of limited hiding power, mainly used for painting grounds. Includes other sorts of calcium carbonate whites.) It is stable under ordinary conditions.
Names for Chalk:
| Pronounciation: | chawk | ||||||
| Word origin: | The name "Chalk" comes from Latin calx = lime, limestone; from Greek khalix = pebble. | ||||||
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| Chemical name: | calcium carbonate |
Source of Chalk:
Chalk is a rock derived from marine ooze and largely composed of fossil remains of unicellular algae. Mineral: calcite
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