Differentiate between anthracite and bituminous coal

Minerals and Energy Resources (10)

Differentiate between anthracite and bituminous coal on the basis of quality.

Answer

Difference between anthracite and bituminous coal

Bituminous

1. It is the most popular coal in commercial use.
2. Metallurgical coal is high grade.
3. Bituminous coal which has a special value for smelting iron in blast furnaces.

Anthracite

1. Anthracite is the highest quality hard coal.
2. In India it occurs in rock series of two main geological ages.
3. It is the most valuable in heat and prize three points of differentiation to be explained.

• Exam Year: 2020 Compartment