16.—Cannel Coal.

Occurs in compact masses; dull lustre; brittle, breaking with a curved surface; burns readily but does not melt; does not soil the fingers; gravity about 1.2.

Value.—Used for fuel and for making gas, oil and ornaments.

Localities.—Found in the Mississippi Valley; Kentucky; Lick, Ohio; Illinois; Moniteau County, Mo.; Kenawha County, Va.; Beaver County, Pa.