Anthracite and Alkali Feldspar Granite Definition

Definition of Anthracite and Alkali Feldspar Granite

The general Anthracite and Alkali Feldspar Granite definition can be stated as: Anthracite is a type of sedimentary rock which is hard and is variety of coal that has high luster. On the other hand, Alkali feldspar granite, also known as red granite, is a felsic igneous rock and a type of granite rich in the mineral potassium feldspar. Along with definition of Anthracite and Alkali Feldspar Granite, get to know about Properties of Anthracite and Alkali Feldspar Granite. Get to know more information about Anthracite and Alkali Feldspar Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Anthracite and Alkali Feldspar Granite

The history of Anthracite and Alkali Feldspar Granite 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.

Anthracite and Alkali Feldspar Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Anthracite and Alkali Feldspar Granite

Along with Anthracite and Alkali Feldspar Granite definition, know more about the etymology of Anthracite and Alkali Feldspar Granite. Etymology of Anthracite and Alkali Feldspar Granite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Anthracite and Formation of Alkali Feldspar Granite. The etymology of Anthracite is From Greek anthrakites, from anthrax, anthrak meaning coal while that of Alkali Feldspar Granite is From Greek anthrakites, from anthrax, anthrak meaning coal. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Anthracite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Alkali Feldspar Granite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Anthracite and Alkali Feldspar Granite are listed below.

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

For Alkali Feldspar Granite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock