Anthracite and Mylonite Definition

Definition of Anthracite and Mylonite

The general Anthracite and Mylonite 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, Mylonite is a metamorphic rock formed by ductile deformation during intense shearing encountered during folding and faulting, a process termed cataclastic or dynamic metamorphism. Along with definition of Anthracite and Mylonite, get to know about Properties of Anthracite and Mylonite. Get to know more information about Anthracite and Mylonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Anthracite and Mylonite

The history of Anthracite and Mylonite 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 Mylonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Anthracite and Mylonite

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

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