A fine-grained limestone, or soft, earthy form of calcium carbonate; used chiefly in putty, crayons, paint, rubber products, linoleum, and as a pigment and abrasive. MH12
This term has 107 records attributed within our system.
AAT
Object name
Material
Technique
300011727
black chalk
coloured chalks
precipitated chalk
white chalk
whiting
13yrs ago
Draughtsman: Unknown
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