Anthracite and Vogesite Definition

Definition of Anthracite and Vogesite

The general Anthracite and Vogesite 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, Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar. Along with definition of Anthracite and Vogesite, get to know about Properties of Anthracite and Vogesite. Get to know more information about Anthracite and Vogesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Anthracite and Vogesite

The history of Anthracite and Vogesite 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 Vogesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Anthracite and Vogesite

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

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