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Is coal related to rock

Updated: 8/19/2019

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Coal is a form of rock. It is an organically formed sedimentary rock.

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What rock category is lignite in?

Coal. See related link.

Is the origin of diamonds rock or coal?

rock coal

Is coal an inorganic rock?

No. Coal is an organic sedimentary rock.

Is coal an igneous rock sedimentary rock or metamorphic rock?

Bituminous coal is consided a sedimentary rock. Anthracite coal is bituminous coal that has been metamorphosed by great pressure and heat and is considered a metamorphic rock.

Is anthracite coal a sedimentary rock?

Yes, anthracite coal is a type of coal that is considered a metamorphic rock, not a sedimentary rock. It forms from the metamorphism of bituminous coal at high pressures and temperatures.

What is the parent rock for anthracite coal?

Peat (not much of a rock).

How does coal go through the rock-cycle?

nope coal is a rock

Is coal harder or softer than rock?

Coal is considered to be a rock.

Why is coal still a rock?

It is a metamorphic rock . Also the coal is sometimes considered a sedimentary rock.

Why is coal not considered to be a rock?

Coal is considered a sedimentary rock, except for Anthracite which is considered a metamorphic rock.

Is coal a sedimentary rocks?

Coal is a sedimentary rock. However, harder forms of coal, because of exposure to elevated temperature and pressure, are metamorphic rock.

Can coal be organic rock?

Coal is considered an organic sedimentary rock, except for anthracite which is considered a metamorphic rock.

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