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hydrite
Denotes a very common microlithotype in Japanese Tertiary coal. It consists of the macerals vitrinite, degradinite, and exinite. The dull bands of many Japanese Tertiary humic coals consist largely of hydrite and generally occurs alternating with vitrite as microfine bands, one or the other predominating.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Mining
- Category: General mining; Mineral mining
- Government Agency: USBM
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