Coal

A sedimentary rock, dominantly composed of altered remains of vegetation, that can be burned and used as a fuel source.

Coal

Non organic, non combustible portion of coal.

Ash

Bright, shiny black coal that is mostly composed of wood tissue and can break into cubic pieces.

Vitrain

Dull, rough coal that’s black or gray in color and usually forms from spore and detrital plant material.

Durain

Fossil charcoal within a black, fibrous with siljy luster and is soft and friable.

Fusain

Coal with banded layers made up of alternating types.

Clarain

Soft, brown material with recognizable plant structures and coal is derived from.

Peat

A young, soft, brown coal that is formed from peat from increased shallow burial.

Lignite

A harder, more compact black charcoal that formed from lignite from increased deeper burial.

Bituminous

A very hard shiny form of coal from metamorphosed bituminous.

Anthracite

How may estimated coal resource potential does the Philippines have?

2,370 MMT

How many estimated coal reserves does the Philippines have?

200 MMT

It contains more than 40% of the Philippines total coal reserves.

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