• July 15, 2026
Vitrain coal

Vitrain coal occupies a special place in coal petrology and the coal industry. Recognized by its bright, glassy appearance and distinctive banding within coal seams, vitrain is a lithotype that…

  • July 12, 2026
Clarain-rich coal

Clarain-rich coal is a specific lithotype of banded coal that combines distinctive petrographic features with important industrial properties. This article reviews what clarain is, where such coals are found and…