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Yes, it is a fossil fuel. It is also called brown coal. You can read more on this at Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lignite

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Yes, lignite is a type of fossil fuel. It is considered the lowest rank of coal and is formed from peat through the process of coalification.

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Is lignite a renewable or non-renewable resource?

Lignite is a fossil fuel (low grade coal) and therefore non-renewable.


Is the first and most immature form of coal is peat?

No, while peat can be used a fuel, it is in the same class a wood it is not a fossil fuel. The form of coal that has undergone the least diagenesis (and is still a fossil fuel) is called "Lignite".


What are 6 fossil fuels?

one fossil fuel is Peat another one is lignite also bituminous coal anthcite trace fossils and last but not least droopings


What Black rock formed from plant mineral?

The fossil fuel, Coal and the gemstone, jet are formed from ancient plant materials. Jet is a type of lignite.


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Four fossil fuels are coal, oil, natural gas, and peat.


What are all the fossil fuels available?

oil, coal, gas, peat, lignite


What are all the known fossil fuels?

The known fossil fuels are coal, petroleum, natural gas, lignite, bitumen and peat


Which fossil fuel begins its formation as peat?

Peat and lignite (brown coal) are both beginning stages in the production of coal by natural processes. But coals are not all produced from peat.


Which fossil fuel is formed in different types that depend on the amount of heat pressure and time?

Coal is the fossil fuel that is formed in different types based on the amount of heat, pressure, and time during its formation. The main types of coal are lignite, bituminous, and anthracite, which differ in their carbon content and energy density.


What are all of the fossil fuels in the world?

Oil,coal,gas,petrol,diesel,peat and lignite


What is advantages of lignite?

Lignite has the advantage of being a readily available and abundant source of energy. It is also relatively easy to mine and has a lower cost compared to other fossil fuels. Additionally, lignite can be used to produce electricity and heat for various applications.


Is solar a fossil fuel?

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