Anthracite and Pyroxenite Definition

Definition of Anthracite and Pyroxenite

The general Anthracite and Pyroxenite 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, Pyroxenite is a dark, greenish, granular intrusive igneous rock consisting mainly of pyroxenes and olivine. Along with definition of Anthracite and Pyroxenite, get to know about Properties of Anthracite and Pyroxenite. Get to know more information about Anthracite and Pyroxenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Anthracite and Pyroxenite

The history of Anthracite and Pyroxenite 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 Pyroxenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Anthracite and Pyroxenite

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

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