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Pictures of Sedimentary Rocks

Coal is fossilized peat, dead plant material that once piled deep on the bottom of ancient swamps. Learn more about coal in Coal in a Nutshell and Coal Geology.
From Utah mines
Photo (c) 2007 Andrew Alden licensed to About.com

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Gallery Index: Sedimentary Rock Types
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