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Anthracite and Granulite Definition


Granulite and Anthracite Definition


Definition

Definition
Anthracite is a type of sedimentary rock which is hard and is variety of coal that has high luster   
Granulite is fine to medium grained metamorphic rock with a granular of polygonal crystals.   

History
  
  

Origin
Pennsylvania, U.S.   
Central Europe   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek anthrakites, from anthrax, anthrak meaning coal   
From Latin granulum, a little grain or fine grained   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Anthracite and Granulite

The general Anthracite and Granulite 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, Granulite is fine to medium grained metamorphic rock with a granular of polygonal crystals.. Along with definition of Anthracite and Granulite, get to know about Properties of Anthracite and Granulite. Get to know more information about Anthracite and Granulite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Anthracite and Granulite

The history of Anthracite and Granulite 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 Granulite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Anthracite and Granulite

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

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