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A definition of coal

August 1, 1957

In reply to critical discussion, restates and clarifies the definition of coal given in a glossary of terms pertaining to coals, bitumens, and related carbonaceous materials.

Publication Year 1957
Title A definition of coal
DOI 10.2113/gsecongeo.52.5.584
Authors S. I. Tomkeieff
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Economic Geology
Index ID 70213491
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse