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Anthracite and Monzonite Definition


Monzonite and Anthracite Definition


Definition

Definition
Anthracite is a type of sedimentary rock which is hard and is variety of coal that has high luster  
Monzonite is a granular igneous rock with composition between syenite and diorite and containing approximately equal amounts of orthoclase and plagioclase  

History
  
  

Origin
Pennsylvania, U.S.  
Trento Province, Italy  

Discoverer
Unknown  
Unknown  

Etymology
From Greek anthrakites, from anthrax, anthrak meaning coal  
From Mount Monzoni in the Tyrol, Italy, + -ite1  

Class
Metamorphic Rocks  
Igneous Rocks  

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock  
Durable Rock, Hard Rock  

Family
  
  

Group
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Plutonic  

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock  
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock  

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Definition of Anthracite and Monzonite

The general Anthracite and Monzonite 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, Monzonite is a granular igneous rock with composition between syenite and diorite and containing approximately equal amounts of orthoclase and plagioclase. Along with definition of Anthracite and Monzonite, get to know about Properties of Anthracite and Monzonite. Get to know more information about Anthracite and Monzonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Anthracite and Monzonite

The history of Anthracite and Monzonite 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 Monzonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Anthracite and Monzonite

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

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