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Anthracite and Carbonatite Definition


Carbonatite and Anthracite Definition


Definition

Definition
Anthracite is a type of sedimentary rock which is hard and is variety of coal that has high luster   
Carbonatite is intrusive or extrusive igneous rock which is defined by mineralogic composition, consisting of greater than 50 percent carbonate minerals   

History
  
  

Origin
Pennsylvania, U.S.   
Tanzania   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek anthrakites, from anthrax, anthrak meaning coal   
From any intrusive igneous rock, having a majority of carbonate minerals   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft 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, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Anthracite and Carbonatite

The general Anthracite and Carbonatite 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, Carbonatite is intrusive or extrusive igneous rock which is defined by mineralogic composition, consisting of greater than 50 percent carbonate minerals. Along with definition of Anthracite and Carbonatite, get to know about Properties of Anthracite and Carbonatite. Get to know more information about Anthracite and Carbonatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Anthracite and Carbonatite

The history of Anthracite and Carbonatite 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 Carbonatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Anthracite and Carbonatite

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

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