Anthracite and Schist Definition

Definition of Anthracite and Schist

The general Anthracite and Schist 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, Schist is a medium grade metamorphic rock with medium to large, flat, sheet like grains in a preferred orientation. Along with definition of Anthracite and Schist, get to know about Properties of Anthracite and Schist. Get to know more information about Anthracite and Schist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Anthracite and Schist

The history of Anthracite and Schist 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 Schist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Anthracite and Schist

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

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