Question

what is the other name of coal​

Answer 1

Explanation:

The names for the different types of coal depends on the organic content.  

• The coal with the lowest percentage of organic matter is anthracite. (around 10 % organics)  .

• Then comes steam coal, bituminous coal. (around 20 %) .

• Lignite is a form of coal with high organic content (around 50 %)  .

• peat is a coal precursor (half way to being coal) (more than 50%).