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Is coal not a mineral because it has a crystal structure?
No. Coal is not a mineral for two reasons: it lacks a crystal structure and it is organic.
Which mineral is a cousin to a diamond of chemical composition?
The mineral is carbon: allotropes include diamond, graphite and coal.
Why do people live in places where water is scarce?
because of resources in the area eg: coal oil petrol
Which mineral is known as black gold?
Coal is known as 'Black Gold' due to its multiple uses.
Why is cole not considered a mineral?
Coal is not considered a mineral because it is an organic material formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals, rather than being a naturally occurring inorganic substance. Minerals are defined as naturally occurring, inorganic solids with a definite chemical composition and crystalline structure. Since coal is composed of carbon and other elements derived from organic matter, it does not meet these criteria. Additionally, coal lacks a uniform crystalline structure, further disqualifying it as a mineral.
What is are some example of a mineral?
coal petrol diesels
What types of fuel dose rio tinto use to run their mining and mineral processing operations?
they use coal and carbon and petrol :')
How Is coal a mineral?
Coal is not a mineral. A mineral is a solid non-organic substance. Coal is an organic substance.
Is coal the rarest mineral in the world?
Coal is not a mineral and is not rare.
Can you make petrol from coal?
cook the coal in a oven without air and distill the gas , its called cracking and you have crude petrol
Man made product from petrol and coal?
petrol is extracted from crude oil
Why is petrol used in cars and not coal or gas?
Petrol can ignited easier than coal. Coal fired cars would be far too slow and also they would be alot of hassel.
How petrol is made from coal?
Petrol is not directly made from coal, but rather through a process called coal liquefaction. In this process, coal is converted into a liquid form by heating it at high temperatures and pressures with hydrogen. The resulting liquid can then be refined to obtain fuels like petrol. However, coal liquefaction is not commonly used due to its high cost and environmental concerns.
What is a solid substance left after heating coal or petrol?
The solid substance left after heating coal is called coal ash, while the residue left after heating petrol is known as petroleum coke. These solid substances are byproducts of the heating process and can vary in composition depending on how the coal or petrol was processed.
I am a solid substance left after heating coal or petrol?
You are likely to be either coke (from coal) or carbon residue (from petrol). These solid substances are left behind when coal or petrol is heated in the absence of oxygen, which removes volatile components and leaves behind a carbon-rich material.
What is Pennsylvania's most important mineral?
Pennsylvania's most important mineral is coal. Second is oil.
Is coal a mineral coal?
no coal doesn't have the 5 characteristics of a rock
