Types of Coal: Peat, Lignite, Bituminous Coal Anthracite Coal .
WEBJan 25, 2016 · Coals are classified into three main ranks, or types: lignite, bituminous coal, and anthracite. These classifiions are based on the amount of carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen present in the coal. Coals other constituents include hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, ash, and sulfur. Some of the undesirable chemical constituents include chlorine and .