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Anthracite and Diatomite Definition


Diatomite and Anthracite Definition


Definition

Definition
Anthracite is a type of sedimentary rock which is hard and is variety of coal that has high luster   
Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth   

History
  
  

Origin
Pennsylvania, U.S.   
Germany   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek anthrakites, from anthrax, anthrak meaning coal   
From diatom + -ite1   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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 Diatomite

The general Anthracite and Diatomite 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, Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth. Along with definition of Anthracite and Diatomite, get to know about Properties of Anthracite and Diatomite. Get to know more information about Anthracite and Diatomite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Anthracite and Diatomite

The history of Anthracite and Diatomite 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 Diatomite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Anthracite and Diatomite

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

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