Anthracite and Metapelite Definition

Definition of Anthracite and Metapelite

The general Anthracite and Metapelite 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, Metapelite is an old and currently not widely used field geological term for a clay rich fine-grained clastic sediment or sedimentary rock, i.e. mud or a mudstone. Along with definition of Anthracite and Metapelite, get to know about Properties of Anthracite and Metapelite. Get to know more information about Anthracite and Metapelite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Anthracite and Metapelite

The history of Anthracite and Metapelite 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 Metapelite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Anthracite and Metapelite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock