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Anthracite and Basaltic Trachyandesite Definition


Basaltic Trachyandesite and Anthracite Definition


Definition

Definition
Anthracite is a type of sedimentary rock which is hard and is variety of coal that has high luster   
Basaltic Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock which is a type of Basalt rock and is formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the Earth's surface   

History
  
  

Origin
Pennsylvania, U.S.   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek anthrakites, from anthrax, anthrak meaning coal   
From its mineral and compound content and its relation with Basalt and Andesite rock   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Anthracite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

The general Anthracite and Basaltic Trachyandesite 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, Basaltic Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock which is a type of Basalt rock and is formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the Earth's surface. Along with definition of Anthracite and Basaltic Trachyandesite, get to know about Properties of Anthracite and Basaltic Trachyandesite. Get to know more information about Anthracite and Basaltic Trachyandesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Anthracite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

The history of Anthracite and Basaltic Trachyandesite 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 Basaltic Trachyandesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Anthracite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

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

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