Anthracite and Essexite  Definition

Definition of Anthracite and Essexite 

The general Anthracite and Essexite  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, Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock. Along with definition of Anthracite and Essexite , get to know about Properties of Anthracite and Essexite . Get to know more information about Anthracite and Essexite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Anthracite and Essexite 

The history of Anthracite and Essexite  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 Essexite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Anthracite and Essexite 

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

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