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Anthracite and Suevite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Anthracite is a type of sedimentary rock which is hard and is variety of coal that has high luster
During the impact melted material forming a breccia containing glass and crystal or lithic fragments together form Suevite rock.
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Pennsylvania, U.S.
Canada, Germany
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From Greek anthrakites, from anthrax, anthrak meaning coal
No etymologies found
1.4 Class
Metamorphic Rocks
Metamorphic Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Anthracite and Suevite

The general Anthracite and Suevite 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, During the impact melted material forming a breccia containing glass and crystal or lithic fragments together form Suevite rock.. Along with definition of Anthracite and Suevite, get to know about Properties of Anthracite and Suevite. Get to know more information about Anthracite and Suevite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Anthracite and Suevite

The history of Anthracite and Suevite 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 Suevite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Anthracite and Suevite

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

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