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Coal and Coal Definition


Coal and Coal Definition


Definition

Definition
Coal is a combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock usually occurring in rock strata in layers called coal beds   
Coal is a combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock usually occurring in rock strata in layers called coal beds   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
USA   

Discoverer
John Peter Salley   
John Peter Salley   

Etymology
From the Old English term col, which has meant mineral of fossilized carbon since the 13th century   
From the Old English term col, which has meant mineral of fossilized carbon since the 13th century   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Coal and Coal

The general Coal and Coal definition can be stated as: Coal is a combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock usually occurring in rock strata in layers called coal beds. On the other hand, Coal is a combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock usually occurring in rock strata in layers called coal beds. Along with definition of Coal and Coal, get to know about Properties of Coal and Coal. Get to know more information about Coal and Coal origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Coal and Coal

The history of Coal and Coal gives information about where the rock was found and who was its discoverer. Almost each and every aspect of Earth's history is recorded in rocks be it the volcanoes which were erupted or the plants, animals and organisms which are now extinct, as rocks are present from millions of years.

Coal and Coal Origin and Discoverer

Coal and Coal definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Coal and Coal. In this section, you will know about Coal and Coal Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Coal and Coal are USA. It is interesting to know the name of Coal and Coal discoverer. The discoverer of Coal and Coal are John Peter Salley.

Etymology of Coal and Coal

Along with Coal and Coal definition, know more about the etymology of Coal and Coal. Etymology of Coal and Coal gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Coal and Formation of Coal. The etymology of Coal is From the Old English term col, which has meant mineral of fossilized carbon since the 13th century while that of Coal is From the Old English term col, which has meant mineral of fossilized carbon since the 13th century. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Coal and Coal belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Coal and Coal are listed below.

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