Arkose and Anthracite Definition

Definition of Arkose and Anthracite

The general Arkose and Anthracite definition can be stated as: Arkose is a sedimentary rock, specifically a type of sandstone containing at least 25% feldspar. On the other hand, Anthracite is a type of sedimentary rock which is hard and is variety of coal that has high luster. Along with definition of Arkose and Anthracite, get to know about Properties of Arkose and Anthracite. Get to know more information about Arkose and Anthracite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Arkose and Anthracite

The history of Arkose and Anthracite 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.

Arkose and Anthracite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Arkose and Anthracite

Along with Arkose and Anthracite definition, know more about the etymology of Arkose and Anthracite. Etymology of Arkose and Anthracite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Arkose and Formation of Anthracite. The etymology of Arkose is From Auvergne region of France used by a French geologist Alexandre Brongniart in 1826 who applied this term to some feldspathic sandstones while that of Anthracite is From Auvergne region of France used by a French geologist Alexandre Brongniart in 1826 who applied this term to some feldspathic sandstones. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Arkose belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Anthracite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Arkose and Anthracite are listed below.

For Arkose,

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

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