Anthracite and Enderbite Definition

Definition of Anthracite and Enderbite

The general Anthracite and Enderbite 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, Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. Along with definition of Anthracite and Enderbite, get to know about Properties of Anthracite and Enderbite. Get to know more information about Anthracite and Enderbite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Anthracite and Enderbite

The history of Anthracite and Enderbite 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 Enderbite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Anthracite and Enderbite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock