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Anthracite and Itacolumite Definition


Itacolumite and Anthracite Definition


Definition

Definition
Anthracite is a type of sedimentary rock which is hard and is variety of coal that has high luster   
A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips   

History
  
  

Origin
Pennsylvania, U.S.   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek anthrakites, from anthrax, anthrak meaning coal   
From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Sedimentary 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, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Anthracite and Itacolumite

The general Anthracite and Itacolumite 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, A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. Along with definition of Anthracite and Itacolumite, get to know about Properties of Anthracite and Itacolumite. Get to know more information about Anthracite and Itacolumite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Anthracite and Itacolumite

The history of Anthracite and Itacolumite 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 Itacolumite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Anthracite and Itacolumite

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

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