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Chalk

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Colour:White, Grey


A sedimentary rock composed primarily of Calcium Carbonate.

Classification of Chalk

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Physical Properties of Chalk

Colour:White, Grey

Other Names for Chalk

Synonyms:
Alm
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Other Information

Health Warning:No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.

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  • Localities for Chalk

    The map shows a selection of localities that have latitude and longitude coordinates recorded. Click on the symbol to view information about a locality. The symbol next to localities in the list can be used to jump to that position on the map.
    (TL) indicates type locality. ? indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality. All other localities listed without reference should be considered as uncertain and unproven until references can be found.
    Germany
     
    • Schleswig-Holstein
      • Eckernförde
    Sweden
     
    • Skåne
      • Bromölla
        • Näsum
    Bergström, J. & Shaikh, N.A.: (1980): Malmer, industriella mineral och bergarter i Kristianstads län. Projekt i länsplanering 1980. Sveriges Geologiska Undersökning. Rapporter och meddelanden 22. 90 p
      • Kristianstad
        • Fjälkestad
    J.Bergström & N.A.Shaikh: SGU Rapport o. meddel. 22, 1980
      • Lomma
    Swedish Nat.Musuem. Hjalmar Sjögren coll.
      • Malmö
    Bergström, J.& N.A.Shaikh SGU Rapp. Medd. 31,1982
        • Södra Sallerup
    Bergström, J.& N.A.Shaikh SGU Rapp. Medd. 31,1982
    Swedish Nat.Musuem
      • Vellinge
        • Räng
    The Swedish Museum of Natural History, Bergskollegiums collection # 18572875
    USA
     
    • Florida
      • Washington Co.
    Zeitner (1968) Appalachian Gem Trails, p. 128
    • Kansas
      • Ellis Co.
    Jay Ellis Ransom,1974, Gems and Minerals of America
    Jay Ellis Ransom,1974, Gems and Minerals of America
    • Mississippi
      • Tishomingo Co.
        • Chalk Mine Hollow
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    • Texas
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