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Anthracite and Appinite Definition


Appinite and Anthracite Definition


Definition

Definition
Anthracite is a type of sedimentary rock which is hard and is variety of coal that has high luster   
Appinite is an igneous rock in which the crystals are so fine grained that individual minerals cannot be easily distinguished   

History
  
  

Origin
Pennsylvania, U.S.   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek anthrakites, from anthrax, anthrak meaning coal   
From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Anthracite and Appinite

The general Anthracite and Appinite 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, Appinite is an igneous rock in which the crystals are so fine grained that individual minerals cannot be easily distinguished. Along with definition of Anthracite and Appinite, get to know about Properties of Anthracite and Appinite. Get to know more information about Anthracite and Appinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Anthracite and Appinite

The history of Anthracite and Appinite 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 Appinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Anthracite and Appinite

Along with Anthracite and Appinite definition, know more about the etymology of Anthracite and Appinite. Etymology of Anthracite and Appinite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Anthracite and Formation of Appinite. The etymology of Anthracite is From Greek anthrakites, from anthrax, anthrak meaning coal while that of Appinite 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 Appinite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Anthracite and Appinite are listed below.

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