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Anthracite and Hyaloclastite  Definition


Hyaloclastite  and Anthracite Definition


Definition

Definition
Anthracite is a type of sedimentary rock which is hard and is variety of coal that has high luster   
Hyaloclastite is an aggregate of fine, glassy debris formed by the sudden contact of hot, coherent magma and cold water or water-saturated sediment   

History
  
  

Origin
Pennsylvania, U.S.   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek anthrakites, from anthrax, anthrak meaning coal   
From hyalo +‎ -ite   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Anthracite and Hyaloclastite 

The general Anthracite and Hyaloclastite  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, Hyaloclastite is an aggregate of fine, glassy debris formed by the sudden contact of hot, coherent magma and cold water or water-saturated sediment. Along with definition of Anthracite and Hyaloclastite  , get to know about Properties of Anthracite and Hyaloclastite  . Get to know more information about Anthracite and Hyaloclastite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Anthracite and Hyaloclastite 

The history of Anthracite and Hyaloclastite  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 Hyaloclastite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Anthracite and Hyaloclastite 

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

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