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Anthracite

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

A type of coal with the highest heat and carbon content, formed under the greatest heat, pressure, and depth of burial.

AP course connection

Topic 6.3: 6.3 Fuel Types and Uses

Unit 6

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