Phyllite and Anthracite Definition

Definition of Phyllite and Anthracite

The general Phyllite and Anthracite definition can be stated as: Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks. 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 Phyllite and Anthracite, get to know about Properties of Phyllite and Anthracite. Get to know more information about Phyllite and Anthracite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Phyllite and Anthracite

The history of Phyllite 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.

Phyllite and Anthracite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phyllite and Anthracite

Along with Phyllite and Anthracite definition, know more about the etymology of Phyllite and Anthracite. Etymology of Phyllite and Anthracite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Phyllite and Formation of Anthracite. The etymology of Phyllite is From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1 while that of Anthracite is From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Phyllite and Anthracite belong to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Phyllite and Anthracite are listed below.

For Phyllite,

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