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Coal formation is largely the result of fossilization of organic matter.

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How does coal burn if it is a rock?

Coal is very light even though it is rock. Coal consists largely of carbon formed from decomposed vegetation much like oil and tar. It burns because it is like oil or tar but in rock formation.


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Is bituminous coal formed from anthracite coal?

Bituminous coal or black coal is a relatively soft coal containing a tarlike substance called bitumen. It is of higher quality than lignite coal but of poorer quality than anthracite. Formation is usually the result of high pressure being exerted on lignite.


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Anthracite.


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Coal is usually piled up in a coal bin at the bottom of a coal chute.


What is the first stage in coal formation?

The first formation of coal: Dead plants eventually accumulate in swamps forming peat.


What is the 2 stage of coal formation?

Lignite is the type of coal that is stage 2.


What the last stage formation of coal?

Graphite.


How do you make a formation of coal model?

with hand


What effect will future pangaea have on the formation of coal?

The effect of a future Pangaea on the formation of coal will be that of a marked increase as continents collide against each other.


First step of coal formation is what?

The first stage in coal formation is the deposition of material composed of twigs, leaves, branches, and other plant debris..


Why is petroleum or coal not used more often?

Petroleum and coal are largely used in chemical industry or as fuels.