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Travertine and Coal Definition


Coal and Travertine Definition


Definition

Definition
Travertine is a mineral consisting of layered calcium carbonate formed by deposition from spring waters   
Coal is a combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock usually occurring in rock strata in layers called coal beds   

History
  
  

Origin
Italy   
USA   

Discoverer
Marcus Vitruvius Pollio   
John Peter Salley   

Etymology
From Italian travertino a kind of building stone, from Tiburs, adjective from Tibur (Tivoli), in Italy   
From the Old English term col, which has meant mineral of fossilized carbon since the 13th century   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Travertine and Coal

The general Travertine and Coal definition can be stated as: Travertine is a mineral consisting of layered calcium carbonate formed by deposition from spring waters. 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 Travertine and Coal, get to know about Properties of Travertine and Coal. Get to know more information about Travertine and Coal origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Travertine and Coal

The history of Travertine 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.

Travertine and Coal Origin and Discoverer

Travertine and Coal definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Travertine and Coal. In this section, you will know about Travertine and Coal Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Travertine is Italy whereas Origin of Coal is USA. It is interesting to know the name of Travertine and Coal discoverer. The Discoverer of Travertine is Marcus Vitruvius Pollio and the discoverer of Coal is John Peter Salley.

Etymology of Travertine and Coal

Along with Travertine and Coal definition, know more about the etymology of Travertine and Coal. Etymology of Travertine and Coal gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Travertine and Formation of Coal. The etymology of Travertine is From Italian travertino a kind of building stone, from Tiburs, adjective from Tibur (Tivoli), in Italy while that of Coal is From Italian travertino a kind of building stone, from Tiburs, adjective from Tibur (Tivoli), in Italy. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Travertine and Coal belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Travertine and Coal are listed below.

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