Anthracite and Turbidite Definition

Definition of Anthracite and Turbidite

The general Anthracite and Turbidite 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, A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. Along with definition of Anthracite and Turbidite, get to know about Properties of Anthracite and Turbidite. Get to know more information about Anthracite and Turbidite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Anthracite and Turbidite

The history of Anthracite and Turbidite 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 Turbidite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Anthracite and Turbidite

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

For Anthracite,

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

For Turbidite,

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