Anthracite facts for kids
Anthracite, often called hard coal, is a special kind of coal. It's known for being very hard and shiny. Anthracite is the cleanest type of coal to burn. It gives off a lot of heat and has very little sulfur. This means it creates less pollution when used.
What is Anthracite?
Anthracite is the highest rank of coal. It forms when other types of coal are put under extreme heat and pressure. This process is called metamorphism. It makes anthracite very dense and hard. It also gives it a shiny, almost metallic look. Because it's so dense, it burns longer and hotter than other coals.
Where is Anthracite Found?
Most of the world's anthracite is mined in China. Other countries that produce it include Russia, Ukraine, and North Korea. You can also find it in South Africa, Vietnam, and the United Kingdom. In North America, it's mined in Canada and the United States. The main area in the U.S. is Pennsylvania. In 2010, about 670 million tons of anthracite were produced worldwide.
Images for kids
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Anthracite from Ibbenbüren, Germany
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Anthracite from Bay City, Michigan
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Anthracite coal breaker and power house buildings, New Mexico, circa 1935
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Anthracite is a "fighting fuel", World War II poster
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American football trophy custom-made from anthracite
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Group of breaker boys, from a 1910 photograph by Lewis Hine
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1908 postcard of burning culm dump of anthracite tailings near Scranton, Pennsylvania
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See also
In Spanish: Antracita para niños
