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Bituminous Coal

Colour:Black
A variety of Coal

A "soft" coal, often containing substantial admixed sulfur.

Classification of Bituminous Coal

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Physical Properties of Bituminous Coal

Diaphaneity (Transparency):Opaque
Colour:Black
Streak:Black
Cleavage:None Observed

Other Names for Bituminous Coal

Synonyms:
Pechkohle
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Other Information

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    Localities for Bituminous Coal

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    (TL) indicates type locality. ? indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality. All other localities listed without reference should be considered as uncertain and unproven until references can be found.
    Canada
     
    • New Brunswick
      • Minto District
        • Minto
    		Rocks & Min.: 14:149.
    China
     
    • Guizhou Province
      • Liupanshui Prefecture
        • Liuzhi District
    		Zhuang, X., Querol, X., Zeng, R., Xu, W., Alastuey, A., Lopez-Soler, A., and Plana, F. (2000): International Journal of Coal Geology 45(1), 21-37.
        • Shuicheng Co.
    		Zhuang, X., Querol, X., Zeng, R., Xu, W., Alastuey, A., Lopez-Soler, A., and Plana, F. (2000): International Journal of Coal Geology 45(1), 21-37.
    Germany
     
    • Hesse
      • Dillenburg District
        • Dillenburg
          • Oberscheld
    		Harder, H. (1954): Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology 4(1/2), 54-66.
    USA
     
    • Arizona
      • Coconino Co.
        • Tuba City
    		Tenney, J.B. (1928), The mineral industries of Arizona, AZ Bur. Mines Bull. 125: 111-112.
      • Navajo Co.
        • Keams Canyon
    		Tenney, J.B. (1928), The Mineral Industries of Arizona, AZ Bur. Mines Bull. 125: 111.
    • Colorado
      • Jefferson Co.
        • Foothill District
          • Leyden
    		http://www.epa.gov/cmop/pdf/stu001.pdf
      • Las Animas Co.
        • Trinidad
    		Rocks & Min.: 17:5.
    • Illinois
      • Franklin Co.
        • Zeigler
      • Perry Co.
    		Field description of coal By Russell R. Dutcher, American Society for Testing and Materials. Committee D-5
    • Indiana
      • Daviess Co.
        • Cannelburg
      • Knox Co.
    Field Guide of Common Rocks and Minerals-Fredrick Brewster Loomis-1948
    Field Book of Common Rocks and Minerals- Fredrick Brewster Loomis-1948
    Kentucky Geological Survey
    • Maryland
      • Allegany Co.
        • Allegany
    		Maryland Geological Survey, Vol. VIII (1909): 107.
    Maryland Geological Survey, Vol. VIII (1909): 107.
        • Clarysville
    		Maryland Geological Survey, Vol. VIII (1909): 108.
        • Eckhart
    		Maryland Geological Survey, Vol. VIII (1909): 107.
    Maryland Geological Survey, Vol. VIII (1909): 107.
        • Franklin
    		Maryland geological Survey, Vol. VIII (1909): 107.
    Maryland geological Survey, Vol. VIII (1909): 107.
    Maryland Geological Survey, Vol. VIII (1909): 107.
        • Frostburg
    		Maryland Geological Survey, Vol. VIII (1909): 107.
      • Garrett Co.
        • Hubbard
    		Maryland Geological Survey, Vol. VIII (1909): 108.
    • Michigan
    		Field Guide of Common Rocks and Minerals - Fredrick Brewster Loomis-1948
    Field Book of Common Rocks and Minerals- Fredrick Brewster Loomis -1948
    • Montana
    		Jay Ellis Ransom,1974,Gems and Minerals of America
    Field Book of Common Rocks and Minerals - Fredrick Brewster Loomis-1948
    • North Carolina
    		Gems and Minerals of America-Jay Ellis Ransom-1974
    State Board of Agriculture, Raleigh,1896, North Carolina and its Resources
    North Carolina Geological Survey
    North Carolina Geological Survey
    Gems and Minerals Of America-Jay Ellis Ransom-1974
    Field Book of Common Rocks and Minerals- Fredrick Brewster Loomis-1948
    Field Guide of Common Rocks and Minerals -Fredrick Brewester Loomis-1948
    Tennessee Geological Survey
    Field Book of Common Rocks and Minerals - Fredrick Brewester Loomis-1948
    Field Book of Common Rocks and Minerals - Fredrick Brewster Loomis-1948
    • West Virginia
      • Fayette Co.
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