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Record 1 2012-03-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Classification of Coal
  • Origins and Composition of Coal
DEF

A macroscopically distinguishable component, or lithotype, of coal characterized by a brilliant black, glossy lustre and composed primarily of the maceral group vitrinite, derived from the bark tissue of large plants.

CONT

After clarain, vitrain is the most widely distributed and common macroscopic constituent of humic coals.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Classification des charbons
  • Origine et constitution des charbons
CONT

Le vitrain enfin, est, après le clarain, le constituant le plus abondant des charbons. Ce sont des lits brillants de quelques millimètres d'épaisseur (plus de 3 mm) ne tachant pas les doigts et souvent débités en petits cubes à cassure conchoïdale.

CONT

Le vitrain est compact, homogène, à cassure unie et très brillante [...]

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Clasificación del carbón
  • Orígenes y composición del carbón
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