Anthracite and Eclogite Definition

Definition of Anthracite and Eclogite

The general Anthracite and Eclogite 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, Eclogite is an extreme metamorphic rock, formed by regional metamorphism of basalt rock under very high pressure and temperature. Along with definition of Anthracite and Eclogite, get to know about Properties of Anthracite and Eclogite. Get to know more information about Anthracite and Eclogite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Anthracite and Eclogite

The history of Anthracite and Eclogite 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 Eclogite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Anthracite and Eclogite

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

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