Definition
Anthracite is a type of sedimentary rock which is hard and is variety of coal that has high luster
Anthracite is a type of sedimentary rock which is hard and is variety of coal that has high luster
History
Origin
Pennsylvania, U.S.
Pennsylvania, U.S.
Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
Etymology
From Greek anthrakites, from anthrax, anthrak meaning coal
From Greek anthrakites, from anthrax, anthrak meaning coal
Class
Metamorphic Rocks
Metamorphic Rocks
Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
Family
Group
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Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock