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Anthracite and Pyrolite Definition


Pyrolite and Anthracite Definition


Definition

Definition
Anthracite is a type of sedimentary rock which is hard and is variety of coal that has high luster   
Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt   

History
  
  

Origin
Pennsylvania, U.S.   
Pike County, U.S   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek anthrakites, from anthrax, anthrak meaning coal   
From the chemical and mineralogical composition of the upper mantle of the Earth   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

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

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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.

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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.

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