Anthracite and Pyrolite Definition

Definition of Anthracite and Pyrolite

The general Anthracite and Pyrolite 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, Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt. Along with definition of Anthracite and Pyrolite, get to know about Properties of Anthracite and Pyrolite. Get to know more information about Anthracite and Pyrolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Anthracite and Pyrolite

The history of Anthracite and Pyrolite 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 Pyrolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Anthracite and Pyrolite

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

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