Anthracite and Phyllite Definition

Definition of Anthracite and Phyllite

The general Anthracite and Phyllite 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, Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks. Along with definition of Anthracite and Phyllite, get to know about Properties of Anthracite and Phyllite. Get to know more information about Anthracite and Phyllite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Anthracite and Phyllite

The history of Anthracite and Phyllite 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 Phyllite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Anthracite and Phyllite

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

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