Anthracite and Granodiorite Definition

Definition of Anthracite and Granodiorite

The general Anthracite and Granodiorite 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, Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite. Along with definition of Anthracite and Granodiorite, get to know about Properties of Anthracite and Granodiorite. Get to know more information about Anthracite and Granodiorite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Anthracite and Granodiorite

The history of Anthracite and Granodiorite 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 Granodiorite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Anthracite and Granodiorite

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

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