- Coal is formed within anoxic environments from compressed organic matter, and a worldwide source of fuel. Its vitreous sheen makes Bituminous Coal easy to distinguish from other coals and sedimentary rocks
- Allows students to get a close up look at a material that powers the world. Excellent for learning about the unique anoxic conditions that this coal is formed under. This set of twelve samples is excellent for group study and examination
- Each specimen is selected and hand processed, ensuring each sample exhibits defining features
- Sourced from a variety of locations around the world
- Each specimen sample is packaged in a transparent bag, and is labeled & barcoded for easy identification
Coal is formed within anoxic environments from compressed organic matter, and a worldwide source of fuel. Its vitreous sheen makes Bituminous Coal easy to distinguish from other coals and sedimentary rocks. Allows students to get a close up look at a material that powers the world. Excellent for learning about the unique anoxic conditions that this coal is formed under.
While each specimen will vary slightly in shape, size and color, it will measure approximately 1" in length. Each is individually packaged, labeled & barcoded for easy identification and storage.
Each specimen is selected and hand processed, ensuring that each sample exhibits defining features. Pack of 12 samples.