Itacolumite and Anthracite Definition

Definition of Itacolumite and Anthracite

The general Itacolumite and Anthracite definition can be stated as: A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. On the other hand, Anthracite is a type of sedimentary rock which is hard and is variety of coal that has high luster. Along with definition of Itacolumite and Anthracite, get to know about Properties of Itacolumite and Anthracite. Get to know more information about Itacolumite and Anthracite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Itacolumite and Anthracite

The history of Itacolumite and Anthracite 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.

Itacolumite and Anthracite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Itacolumite and Anthracite

Along with Itacolumite and Anthracite definition, know more about the etymology of Itacolumite and Anthracite. Etymology of Itacolumite and Anthracite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Itacolumite and Formation of Anthracite. The etymology of Itacolumite is From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil while that of Anthracite is From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Itacolumite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Anthracite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Itacolumite and Anthracite are listed below.

For Itacolumite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Anthracite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock