Anthracite and Syenite Definition

Definition of Anthracite and Syenite

The general Anthracite and Syenite 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, Syenite is a coarse-grained igneous rock which is composed mainly of alkali feldspar and various ferromagnesian minerals. Along with definition of Anthracite and Syenite, get to know about Properties of Anthracite and Syenite. Get to know more information about Anthracite and Syenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Anthracite and Syenite

The history of Anthracite and Syenite 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 Syenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Anthracite and Syenite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock