Anthracite and Minette Definition

Definition of Anthracite and Minette

The general Anthracite and Minette 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, Minette is a variety of Lamprophyre and is porphyritic alkaline igneous rock which is mainly dominated by biotite and potassic feldspar. Along with definition of Anthracite and Minette, get to know about Properties of Anthracite and Minette. Get to know more information about Anthracite and Minette origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Anthracite and Minette

The history of Anthracite and Minette 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 Minette Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Anthracite and Minette

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

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