Anthracite and Mugearite Definition

Definition of Anthracite and Mugearite

The general Anthracite and Mugearite 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, Mugearite is a type of oligoclase bearing basalt, also comprising of olivine, apatite, and opaque oxides. Along with definition of Anthracite and Mugearite, get to know about Properties of Anthracite and Mugearite. Get to know more information about Anthracite and Mugearite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Anthracite and Mugearite

The history of Anthracite and Mugearite 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 Mugearite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Anthracite and Mugearite

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

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