Anthracite and Laterite Definition

Definition of Anthracite and Laterite

The general Anthracite and Laterite 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, Laterite rock is a type of Sedimentary rock which is rich in iron and aluminium, formed in hot and wet tropical areas. Along with definition of Anthracite and Laterite, get to know about Properties of Anthracite and Laterite. Get to know more information about Anthracite and Laterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Anthracite and Laterite

The history of Anthracite and Laterite 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 Laterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Anthracite and Laterite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock