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Formation of 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
19% Sedimentary Rocks Rocks have it !
1.3.2 Types of Metamorphism
Not Applicable
1.3.3 Weathering
78% Sedimentary Rocks Rocks have it !
1.3.4 Types of Weathering
Biological Weathering, Chemical Weathering, Mechanical Weathering
1.3.5 Erosion
86% Sedimentary Rocks Rocks have it !
1.3.6 Types of Erosion
Chemical Erosion, Water Erosion, Wind Erosion

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.