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Rhyolite and Coal Definition


Coal and Rhyolite Definition


Definition

Definition
Rhyolite is a fine-grained igneous rock which is rich in silica   
Coal is a combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock usually occurring in rock strata in layers called coal beds   

History
  
  

Origin
North America   
USA   

Discoverer
Ferdinand von Richthofen   
John Peter Salley   

Etymology
From German Rhyolit, from Greek rhuax lava stream + lithos stone   
From the Old English term col, which has meant mineral of fossilized carbon since the 13th century   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
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 Rhyolite and Coal

The general Rhyolite and Coal definition can be stated as: Rhyolite is a fine-grained igneous rock which is rich in silica. On the other hand, Coal is a combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock usually occurring in rock strata in layers called coal beds. Along with definition of Rhyolite and Coal, get to know about Properties of Rhyolite and Coal. Get to know more information about Rhyolite and Coal origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Rhyolite and Coal

The history of Rhyolite and Coal 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.

Rhyolite and Coal Origin and Discoverer

Rhyolite and Coal definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Rhyolite and Coal. In this section, you will know about Rhyolite and Coal Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Rhyolite is North America whereas Origin of Coal is USA. It is interesting to know the name of Rhyolite and Coal discoverer. The Discoverer of Rhyolite is Ferdinand von Richthofen and the discoverer of Coal is John Peter Salley.

Etymology of Rhyolite and Coal

Along with Rhyolite and Coal definition, know more about the etymology of Rhyolite and Coal. Etymology of Rhyolite and Coal gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Rhyolite and Formation of Coal. The etymology of Rhyolite is From German Rhyolit, from Greek rhuax lava stream + lithos stone while that of Coal is From German Rhyolit, from Greek rhuax lava stream + lithos stone. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Rhyolite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Coal belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Rhyolite and Coal are listed below.

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