Anthracite and Skarn Definition

Definition of Anthracite and Skarn

The general Anthracite and Skarn 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, Skarns are formed during regional or contact metamorphism and from a variety of metasomatic processes involving fluids of magmatic, metamorphic, and/or marine origin. Along with definition of Anthracite and Skarn, get to know about Properties of Anthracite and Skarn. Get to know more information about Anthracite and Skarn origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Anthracite and Skarn

The history of Anthracite and Skarn 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 Skarn Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Anthracite and Skarn

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock