1 Definition
2.2 Definition
A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles
Anthracite is a type of sedimentary rock which is hard and is variety of coal that has high luster
2.4 History
2.4.1 Origin
European Foreland Basins
Pennsylvania, U.S.
2.5.2 Discoverer
2.6 Etymology
From Medieval Latin turbiditas, from Latin turbidus (turbid). Turbidity current is from 1939
From Greek anthrakites, from anthrax, anthrak meaning coal
2.7 Class
Sedimentary Rocks
Metamorphic Rocks
2.7.2 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
2.8 Family
2.8.1 Group
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
2.9 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
3 Texture
3.1 Texture
Mud-rich, Sandy
Amorphous, Glassy
3.2 Color
Black, Brown, Colourless, Green, Grey, Pink
Black, Brown, Dark Brown, Grey, Light to Dark Grey
3.3 Maintenance
3.5 Durability
4.1.1 Water Resistant
4.1.2 Scratch Resistant
4.2.2 Stain Resistant
4.2.3 Wind Resistant
4.2.5 Acid Resistant
4.3 Appearance
Dull and Banded
Veined or Pebbled
5 Uses
5.1 Architecture
5.1.1 Interior Uses
Bathrooms, Countertops, Decorative Aggregates, Flooring, Homes, Interior Decoration
Not Yet Used
5.1.2 Exterior Uses
As Building Stone, As Facing Stone, Paving Stone, Garden Decoration
Not Yet Used
5.1.4 Other Architectural Uses
5.2 Industry
5.2.1 Construction Industry
As Dimension Stone, Cement Manufacture, Construction Aggregate, for Road Aggregate, Making natural cement
Cement Manufacture, for Road Aggregate, Making natural cement, Steel Production
5.2.3 Medical Industry
Not Yet Used
In Chemical and Pharmaceutical Industry, Manufacture of Aspirins
5.3 Antiquity Uses
Artifacts, Monuments, Sculpture
Not Yet Used
5.4 Other Uses
5.4.1 Commercial Uses
Cemetery Markers, Creating Artwork
Alumina Refineries, Electricity Generation, Liquid Fuel, Manufacture of Soap, Solvents, Dyes, Plastics and Fibres, Paper Industry
6 Types
6.1 Types
Not Available
Semi-anthracite and Meta-anthracite
6.2 Features
High silica content, Host Rock for Lead
Helps in production of Heat and Electricity, Used as fossil fuel
6.3 Archaeological Significance
6.3.1 Monuments
6.3.3 Famous Monuments
Data Not Available
Not Applicable
7.1.2 Sculpture
7.1.3 Famous Sculptures
Data Not Available
Not Applicable
7.1.4 Pictographs
7.1.5 Petroglyphs
7.1.6 Figurines
7.2 Fossils
8 Formation
8.1 Formation
Turbidite is a type of sedimentary rock formed when a river carries or transports pieces of broken rock as it flows. These particles then settle down and are subjected to high temperature and pressures hence forming Turbidite.
Anthracite forms from the accumulation of plant debris in a swamp environment. When plant debris dies and falls into the swamp, the standing water of the swamp protects it from decay.
8.2 Composition
8.2.1 Mineral Content
Coesite, Quartz, Sand
Calcite, Clay, Clay Minerals
8.2.2 Compound Content
CaO, Carbon Dioxide, MgO
Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Sulphur
8.3 Transformation
8.3.1 Metamorphism
8.3.2 Types of Metamorphism
Not Applicable
Burial Metamorphism, Contact Metamorphism, Regional Metamorphism
8.3.3 Weathering
8.3.4 Types of Weathering
Biological Weathering, Chemical Weathering, Mechanical Weathering
Not Applicable
8.3.5 Erosion
8.3.6 Types of Erosion
Chemical Erosion, Coastal Erosion, Sea Erosion, Water Erosion, Wind Erosion
Not Applicable
9 Properties
9.1 Physical Properties
9.1.1 Hardness
9.1.8 Grain Size
Fine to Coarse Grained
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
9.1.9 Fracture
9.1.10 Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
Black
9.1.11 Porosity
Very Less Porous
Less Porous
9.1.12 Luster
9.1.13 Compressive Strength
9.1.14 Cleavage
9.1.15 Toughness
9.1.16 Specific Gravity
9.1.20 Transparency
9.1.21 Density
1.6-2.5 g/cm31.25-2.5 g/cm3
0
1400
9.2 Thermal Properties
9.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K1.32 kJ/Kg K
0.14
3.2
9.3.2 Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Water Resistant
10 Reserves
10.1 Deposits in Eastern Continents
10.1.1 Asia
Not Yet Found
Bangladesh, Burma, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Mongolia, Pakistan, Turkey, Vietnam
10.1.2 Africa
Western Africa
Botswana, Kenya, Morocco, Mozambique, South Africa, Tanzania
10.1.3 Europe
Austria, Belarus, Romania, Switzerland, United Kingdom
Belgium, Bulgaria, England, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Kosovo, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, The Czech Republic, Ukraine, United Kingdom
10.1.4 Others
Not Yet Found
Not Yet Found
10.2 Deposits in Western Continents
10.2.1 North America
Canada, USA
Canada, Mexico, USA
10.2.2 South America
Brazil, Colombia
Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Venezuela
10.3 Deposits in Oceania Continent
10.3.1 Australia
New Zealand, Western Australia
New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria