Lignite Collection

Organic substances, amber (enclosing insect), asphaltum, lignite (colour litho)
2797858 Organic substances, amber (enclosing insect), asphaltum, lignite (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Organic substances)

Aztec / Mixtec. 15th-16th C. From Mexico. The skull of the smo
Mexica/Mixtec. 15th-16th C. From Mexico. The skull of the smoking mirror. Turquoise, lignite and pyrite. British Museum. London. England. United Kingdom

Mineral varieties including sulphur, mellite, amber and coal.. Chromolithograph from Dr. Adolph Kenngotts Mineralogy section in Gotthilf Heinrich von Schuberts Natural History, Schreiber, Munich, 1886

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Fossilized Wood / Lignite of Agathoxylon, a conifer near the Auraucariaceae family Date:

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Fossilized Wood / Lignite of Agathoxylon, a conifer near the Auraucariaceae family Date:

Jet (lignite) rough

Gillette - Wyoming - Dak Coal Mine - an open pit lignite coal mine, where we could go to the rim and look down. Date: 1952

Lignite-burning power station at night. This is the Neurath power station (Kraftwerk Neurath), near Grevenbroich, Germany. It obtains power by burning lignite (brown coal)

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Lignite, also known as brown coal, is an organic substance that has been used by civilizations for centuries. Its rich history can be traced back to the Aztec and Mixtec cultures of 15th-16th century Mexico, where it was highly valued for its various properties. One fascinating aspect is its ability to preserve ancient life forms. Similar to amber enclosing insects, it has trapped countless organisms within its layers over time. This natural phenomenon allows scientists and researchers to study these preserved specimens and gain insights into past ecosystems. In addition to its preservation qualities, it also possesses asphaltum-like characteristics. This sticky substance found in some varieties has been utilized in various applications throughout history, including as a sealant or adhesive. The color litho of Mexican origin showcases the skull of a smoke-dried individual from this era. The use in rituals or burial practices highlights its significance in ancient cultures. Apart from being an important archaeological material, it also plays a crucial role in modern industries. It belongs to the mineral family alongside sulphur, mellite (a type of honey-colored fossil resin), amber (fossilized tree resin), and coal. Speaking specifically about coal mining operations like those seen in Gillette - Wyoming or strip mining techniques employed worldwide; they are often associated with extracting different types of coal including jet (lignite) rough. These processes provide fuel for power stations such as the mentioned lignite-burning power station.