Learn more about Properties of Coal
What is Coal? In this section, we will learn more about properties of Coal i.e. physical and thermal properties. Physical properties of Coal include Color, Streak, Hardness, Structure, Cleavage, Fracture, Luster, Specific Gravity etc. The strength of Coal is Not Available. Streak of Coal is black while its cleavage is non-existent. Luster of Coal is dull to vitreous to submetallic and its fracture is conchoidal. Coal is opaque in nature. Know all about Coal, What is Coal, its composition, features, facts and reserves in next sections.
Know about Composition of Coal
What is Coal composed of? Get to know about composition of Coal here. Coal definition gives information about the Formation of Coal and its composition.The composition of Coal can be further divided into mineral and compound content. The mineral content of Coal rock includes Analcime, Apatite, Barite, Calcite, Chalcopyrite, Chlorite, Chromite, Clausthalite, Clay Minerals, Crandallite Group, Dolomite, Feldspar, Galena, Gypsum, Marcasite, Muscovite or Illite, Pyrite, Quartz, Siderite, Sphalerite, Zircon and The compound content of Coal rock includes Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Sulphur. Almost all rocks undergo transformation process. Know all about Coal rock in next section.