#coal fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period
supertype: fossil_fuel vegetable_matter
substance: carbon
subtype: anthracite_coal__anthracite__hard_coal a hard natural coal that burns slowly and gives intense heat
subtype: bituminous_coal__soft_coal rich in tarry hydrocarbons; burns readily with a smoky yellow flame
subtype: cannel_coal a bituminous coal that burns with a luminous flame
subtype: sea_coal__seacoal pulverized bituminous coal; used as a foundry facing
subtype: lignite__browncoal__wood_coal intermediate between peat and bituminous coal
subtype: jet a hard black form of lignite that takes a brilliant polish and is used in jewellery or ornamentation
subtype: steam_coal__steamcoal coal suitable for use under steam boilers
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