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Humic coal series

A rock classification type
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As a Commodity:
The humic coal series develops from peat. Humic coals have a low hydrogen content. An organic-rich-rock with less than 50% ash (by weight air dried) or more than 50% organic matter.

A sedimentary rock consisting predominantly of carbonised plant remains.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
9353
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:9353:4

Classification of Humic coal seriesHide

Sub-divisions of Humic coal seriesHide

Pronunciation of Humic coal seriesHide

Pronunciation:
PlayRecorded byCountry
Jolyon RalphUnited Kingdom

Other Language Names for Humic coal seriesHide

French:Houille
German:Kohle
Portuguese:Carvão
Welsh:Glo

Common AssociatesHide

Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
13 photos of Humic coal series associated with QuartzSiO2
7 photos of Humic coal series associated with GalenaPbS
5 photos of Humic coal series associated with Amber
4 photos of Humic coal series associated with Sandstone
4 photos of Humic coal series associated with MelanteriteFe2+(H2O)6SO4 · H2O
3 photos of Humic coal series associated with CalciteCaCO3
3 photos of Humic coal series associated with PyriteFeS2
2 photos of Humic coal series associated with SideriteFeCO3
2 photos of Humic coal series associated with KochsándoriteCaAl2(CO3)2(OH)4 · H2O
2 photos of Humic coal series associated with SphaleriteZnS

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