Anthracite and Lherzolite Definition

Definition of Anthracite and Lherzolite

The general Anthracite and Lherzolite 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, Lherzolite is a type of ultramafic igneous rock which contains essential olivine and clinopyroxene and orthopyroxene in equal proportions. Along with definition of Anthracite and Lherzolite, get to know about Properties of Anthracite and Lherzolite. Get to know more information about Anthracite and Lherzolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Anthracite and Lherzolite

The history of Anthracite and Lherzolite 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 Lherzolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Anthracite and Lherzolite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock