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Diamictite and Anthracite Definition


Anthracite and Diamictite Definition


Definition

Definition
Diamictite is a sedimentary rock that consists of non-sorted to poorly sorted terrigenous sediment containing particles that range in size from clay to boulders, suspended in a matrix of mudstone or sandstone   
Anthracite is a type of sedimentary rock which is hard and is variety of coal that has high luster   

History
  
  

Origin
Southern Mongolia   
Pennsylvania, U.S.   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek dia through and meiktós or mixed   
From Greek anthrakites, from anthrax, anthrak meaning coal   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Diamictite and Anthracite

The general Diamictite and Anthracite definition can be stated as: Diamictite is a sedimentary rock that consists of non-sorted to poorly sorted terrigenous sediment containing particles that range in size from clay to boulders, suspended in a matrix of mudstone or sandstone. 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 Diamictite and Anthracite, get to know about Properties of Diamictite and Anthracite. Get to know more information about Diamictite and Anthracite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Diamictite and Anthracite

The history of Diamictite 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.

Diamictite and Anthracite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diamictite and Anthracite

Along with Diamictite and Anthracite definition, know more about the etymology of Diamictite and Anthracite. Etymology of Diamictite and Anthracite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Diamictite and Formation of Anthracite. The etymology of Diamictite is From Greek dia through and meiktós or mixed while that of Anthracite is From Greek dia through and meiktós or mixed. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Diamictite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Anthracite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Diamictite and Anthracite are listed below.

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