Anthracite Definition

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Definition

Anthracite is a type of sedimentary rock which is hard and is variety of coal that has high luster

History

Origin

Pennsylvania, U.S.

Discoverer

Unknown

Etymology

From Greek anthrakites, from anthrax, anthrak meaning coal

Class

Metamorphic Rocks

Sub-Class

Durable Rock, Soft Rock

Family

Group

Other Categories

Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

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Define Anthracite

Anthracite is one of the important type of rocks. If we have to define Anthracite in general, Anthracite is a type of sedimentary rock which is hard and is variety of coal that has high luster. Anthracite comes under Metamorphic Rocks. All Metamorphic Rocks have similar properties and formation process. Along with Anthracite Definition, know more about the History of Anthracite, Etymology of Anthracite in next sections.

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