Anthracite and Harzburgite Definition

Definition of Anthracite and Harzburgite

The general Anthracite and Harzburgite 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, Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine. Along with definition of Anthracite and Harzburgite, get to know about Properties of Anthracite and Harzburgite. Get to know more information about Anthracite and Harzburgite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Anthracite and Harzburgite

The history of Anthracite and Harzburgite 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 Harzburgite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Anthracite and Harzburgite

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

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