anthracitic

/ˌænθrəˈsɪtɪk/
adjective
  1. Relating to or resembling anthracite coal; having the qualities of hard, shiny coal.
    • Geologists identified the anthracitic layers in the cliff face.
    • The anthracitic quality of the rock made it valuable for fuel.
    • The black, anthracitic sheen of the mineral caught the light.
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