Anthracite and Lamprophyre Definition

Definition of Anthracite and Lamprophyre

The general Anthracite and Lamprophyre 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, Lamprophyre is uncommon igneous rocks primarily occurring as dikes, lopoliths, laccoliths, stocks and small intrusions. Along with definition of Anthracite and Lamprophyre, get to know about Properties of Anthracite and Lamprophyre. Get to know more information about Anthracite and Lamprophyre origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Anthracite and Lamprophyre

The history of Anthracite and Lamprophyre 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 Lamprophyre Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Anthracite and Lamprophyre

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

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