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JET COAL [1 record]

Record 1 2003-10-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Classification of Coal
DEF

A compact, tough sapropelic coal that consists dominantly of spores and is characterized by dull to waxy luster, conchoidal fracture, and massiveness.

OBS

[Cannel coal] is attrital and high in volatiles ...

OBS

The term cannel coal is now used for sapropelic coal containing spores, in contrast to sapropelic coal containing algae, which is termed boghead coal.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Classification des charbons
DEF

Houille compacte très riche en matières volatiles contenant de grandes quantités de spores et de grains de pollen.

CONT

Constitué de résidus végétaux et de débris animaux, le cannel est compact et dur et présente un aspect mat très homogène; sa très haute teneur en matières volatiles et en cendres le rend peu utilisable.

Spanish

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