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Anthracite is a metamorphic rock commonly called coal ,whose protolith or parent rock is bituminous coal.
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Is Anthracite coal igneous metamorphic or sedimentary?
Anthracite Coal is a metamorphic 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 coal metamorphic?
Most coal is sedimentary, but anthracite is bituminous coal that has undergone metamorphosis to become a metamorphic rock.
What is a metamorphic rock that has parallel alignment of mineral grains?
A folliated texture metamorphic rock, like shist.
Why is coal both a sedimentary and metamorphic rock?
Most coal is sedimentary, but anthracite is metamorphosed bituminous coal, a result of mountain building pressures on sedimentary coal.
What is a metamorphic rock commonly known as coal?
Anthracite
What metamorphic rocks is commly known as''coal''?
The coal variety anthracite is a metamorphic rock.
What metamorphic rock is currently known as coal?
Anthracite coal is classified as a metamorphic rock. I've included two wikipedia links on this subject.
What metamorphic rock does anthracite coal turn in to?
Anthracite coal is already a metamorphic rock.
Is Anthracite coal igneous metamorphic or sedimentary?
Anthracite Coal is a metamorphic 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.
Is coal metamorphic?
Most coal is sedimentary, but anthracite is bituminous coal that has undergone metamorphosis to become a metamorphic rock.
What is the parent rock for anthracite coal?
Peat (not much of a rock).
What type of rock is anthracite coal?
Metamorphic rock
Why is coal still a rock?
It is a metamorphic rock . Also the coal is sometimes considered a sedimentary rock.
What is the name of the original rock metamorphic rock?
The original rock to a metamorphic rock is called the protolith.
