Carbonatite and Lignite Definition

Definition of Carbonatite and Lignite

The general Carbonatite and Lignite definition can be stated as: Carbonatite is intrusive or extrusive igneous rock which is defined by mineralogic composition, consisting of greater than 50 percent carbonate minerals. On the other hand, Lignite is a soft brownish coal which shows traces of plants and is intermediate between bituminous coal and peat. Along with definition of Carbonatite and Lignite, get to know about Properties of Carbonatite and Lignite. Get to know more information about Carbonatite and Lignite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Carbonatite and Lignite

The history of Carbonatite and Lignite 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.

Carbonatite and Lignite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Carbonatite and Lignite

Along with Carbonatite and Lignite definition, know more about the etymology of Carbonatite and Lignite. Etymology of Carbonatite and Lignite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Carbonatite and Formation of Lignite. The etymology of Carbonatite is From any intrusive igneous rock, having a majority of carbonate minerals while that of Lignite is From any intrusive igneous rock, having a majority of carbonate minerals. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Carbonatite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Lignite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Carbonatite and Lignite are listed below.

For Carbonatite,

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

For Lignite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock