Anthracite and Basanite  Definition

Definition of Anthracite and Basanite 

The general Anthracite and Basanite  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, Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone. Along with definition of Anthracite and Basanite , get to know about Properties of Anthracite and Basanite . Get to know more information about Anthracite and Basanite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Anthracite and Basanite 

The history of Anthracite and Basanite  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 Basanite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Anthracite and Basanite 

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

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