Anthracite and Latite Definition

Definition of Anthracite and Latite

The general Anthracite and Latite 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, Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. Along with definition of Anthracite and Latite, get to know about Properties of Anthracite and Latite. Get to know more information about Anthracite and Latite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Anthracite and Latite

The history of Anthracite and Latite 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 Latite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Anthracite and Latite

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

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