Sandstone and Anthracite Definition

Definition of Sandstone and Anthracite

The general Sandstone and Anthracite definition can be stated as: Sandstone is defined as a rock which is composed of sand-sized grains of various minerals mostly of uniform size and often are smooth and rounded. 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 Sandstone and Anthracite, get to know about Properties of Sandstone and Anthracite. Get to know more information about Sandstone and Anthracite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Sandstone and Anthracite

The history of Sandstone 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.

Sandstone and Anthracite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sandstone and Anthracite

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

For Sandstone,

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