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Anthracite Coal is a metamorphic rock.

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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.


Is anthracite a sedimentary or a igneous rock?

Anthracite is a metamorphic rock, not a sedimentary or igneous rock. It forms from the metamorphism of bituminous coal, under high pressure and temperature conditions deep within the Earth's crust.


Is anthracite coal a sedimentary rock?

No. Anthracite coal is a metamorphic rock.


What type of coal is a sedimentary rock?

All types of coal are sedimentary, except anthracite which is metamorphic.


Is coal ingeous?

No.It is sedimentary, however anthracite is considered metamorphic. Graphite (chemically pure carbon) can be found in igneous rocks.


Is coal sedimentary igneous or metamorphic?

Bituminous coal is sedimentary! Bituminous coal is sedimentary!


Is coal extrusive igneous rock?

No, coal is a sedimentary rock composed mostly of the remains of ancient vegetation (except for anthracite coal which is a metamorphic rock, see image above)..


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 bituminous coal igneous sedimentary or metamorphic?

Bituminous coal is sedimentary! Bituminous coal is sedimentary!


What kind of coal is sedimentary rock?

Coal, other than the metamorphic form called anthracite, is an organic sedimentary rock.


How is anthracite coal formed?

anthracite coal is the metamorphic form of bituminous coal which is the sedimentary form. in other words it has been heated under pressure.


Is graphite igneous sedimentary or metamorphic?

Graphite is a metamorphic rock. It is formed from the metamorphism of organic sedimentary rocks, such as coal, under high temperature and pressure.