MINERAL AND ENERGY RESOURCES IN INDIA
INDIAN MINERALS AND INDUSTRIES
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Gondwana coal is a laminated bituminous coal within which dull and bright layers alternate. This coal is almost free from moisture but it contains variable quantities of sulphur and phosphorous. In general, Gondwana coal is good steam or gas coal. This is also known as metallurgical coal.
Detailed explanation-2: -Gondwana coal is free from moisture, but it contains Sulphur and Phosphorous. Gondwana Coalfields exclusively found in the Peninsular Plateau of India.
Detailed explanation-3: -2. Gondwana coal is completely free from moisture, sulphur and phosphorus.
Detailed explanation-4: -The major sources of Gondwana coal are located in the Damodar valley (West Bengal-Jharkhan). In this belt, Jharia, Raniganj and Bokaro are important coalfields.
Detailed explanation-5: -The major resources of Gondwana coal, which are metallurgical coal, are located in Damodar valley (West Bengal-Jharkhand). Jharia, Raniganj, Bokaro are important coalfields. The Godavari, Mahanadi, Son and Wardha valleys also contain coal deposits.