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Diorite and Anthracite Definition


Anthracite and Diorite Definition


Definition

Definition
Diorite is a grey to dark-grey intermediate intrusive igneous rock composed principally of plagioclase feldspar,biotite, hornblende, and pyroxene   
Anthracite is a type of sedimentary rock which is hard and is variety of coal that has high luster   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Pennsylvania, U.S.   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From early 19th century coined in French, formed irregularly from Greek diorizein distinguish   
From Greek anthrakites, from anthrax, anthrak meaning coal   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Diorite and Anthracite

The general Diorite and Anthracite definition can be stated as: Diorite is a grey to dark-grey intermediate intrusive igneous rock composed principally of plagioclase feldspar,biotite, hornblende, and pyroxene. 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 Diorite and Anthracite, get to know about Properties of Diorite and Anthracite. Get to know more information about Diorite and Anthracite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Diorite and Anthracite

The history of Diorite 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.

Diorite and Anthracite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diorite and Anthracite

Along with Diorite and Anthracite definition, know more about the etymology of Diorite and Anthracite. Etymology of Diorite and Anthracite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Diorite and Formation of Anthracite. The etymology of Diorite is From early 19th century coined in French, formed irregularly from Greek diorizein distinguish while that of Anthracite is From early 19th century coined in French, formed irregularly from Greek diorizein distinguish. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Diorite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Anthracite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Diorite and Anthracite are listed below.

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