Anthracite and Epidosite Definition

Definition of Anthracite and Epidosite

The general Anthracite and Epidosite 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, Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt. Along with definition of Anthracite and Epidosite, get to know about Properties of Anthracite and Epidosite. Get to know more information about Anthracite and Epidosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Anthracite and Epidosite

The history of Anthracite and Epidosite 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 Epidosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Anthracite and Epidosite

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

For Anthracite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group:
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock

For Epidosite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock