0
The main deposits of us anthracite hard coal are found in the state of?
Wiki User
∙ 14y ago
Pennsylvania. The largest fields of anthracite coal in the United States are found in Northeastern Pennsylvania called the Coal Region http://www.co.greene.pa.us/secured/gc/im... Source(s): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthracite#... 1 year ago
Wiki User
∙ 14y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What is the deff of anthracite?
Anthracite is metamorphosed bituminous coal, a coal with the highest percentage of carbon of the coal varieties.
Is coal a metamorphic rock?
Coal when subject to mild metamorphism turns into Anthracite, in which the carbon content is between 92% and 98%. If squeezed and heated still further, the coal will transform into graphite and of cause if the taken to extremes diamond will be produced, but that would require the coal to be taken deep into the earth's mantle.
Is anthracite an igneous metamorphic or sedimentary?
Anthracite is a metamorphic rock. Anthracite is formed when an organic sedimentary rock - coal - is compressed and heated in the ground.
A metamorphic rock formed from coal?
Anthracite, a variety of coal, is formed from the metamorphosis of bituminous coal through natural processes of heat and pressure deep underground.
What is a very hard rock that burns with a high heat and smoke a metamorphic rock formed from coal?
Anthracite, which is metamorphosed bituminous coal.
What state is the main deposits of US anthracite hard coal located?
Pennsylvania.
Where is Anthracite rock found mostly and why?
In metamorphosed coal deposits, usually in mountain forming regions.
Where is anthracite found?
In metamorphosed coal deposits, usually in mountain forming regions. Substantial deposits exist and have been mined in Pennsylvania, USA.
Where is anthracite coal?
Anthracite coal is primarily found in the United States, with large deposits located in states such as Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Kentucky. It is a type of coal that is known for its high carbon content and low impurities.
What is the most commonly found coal?
anthracite
Where would someone find anthracite?
Anthracite, a more dense variety of coal is found in only a few countries. China has the majority but other countries such as Russia, Ukraine, North Korea, Vietnam and the UK have deposits.
Where are bituminous and anthracite coal found in pa?
anthracite - northeastern pa bituminous- western pa
What is the only state that produces anthracite coal?
Pennsylvania
How does metamorphism change coal into anthracite?
Actually anthracite is a variety of coal.
What is harder lignite or anthracite coal?
Anthracite coal is harder than Lignite.
Is Anthracite coal igneous metamorphic or sedimentary?
Anthracite Coal is a metamorphic rock.
Which variety of coal contains the highest percentage of carbon?
Anthracite Coal
