Formation of Lignite

Lignite

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1 Formation

1.1 Formation

Coal formation takes place due to accumulation of plant debris in a swamp environment. The Coal formation process continues, as peat turns into lignite brown or black coal at increasing heat and pressure.

1.2 Composition

1.2.1 Mineral Content

Not Available

1.2.2 Compound Content

Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Sulphur

1.3 Transformation

1.3.1 Metamorphism

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1.3.2 Types of Metamorphism

Not Applicable

1.3.3 Weathering

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78% Sedimentary Rocks Rocks have it !

1.3.4 Types of Weathering

Biological Weathering, Chemical Weathering, Mechanical Weathering

1.3.5 Erosion

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86% Sedimentary Rocks Rocks have it !

1.3.6 Types of Erosion

Chemical Erosion, Water Erosion, Wind Erosion

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Lignite Formation

Lignite formation took place millions of years ago. There are a variety of Lignite Uses and the Lignite Reserves are found in many countries around the world. The rocks in the earth’s crust continuously undergo changes in their composition which leads to formation of other rocks. Each rock has a unique formation process. Formation of Lignite is explained below:

Coal formation takes place due to accumulation of plant debris in a swamp environment. The Coal formation process continues, as peat turns into lignite brown or black coal at increasing heat and pressure.

Along with Lignite Formation, also learn about Lignite composition and transformation in the next section.