Cutinite

Cutinite is a liptinite maceral formed from terrestrial plant cuticles, and often found in coal deposits. It is classified as a Type II kerogen.^[1][2]

References

1. ^ "Unicorns in the Garden of Good and Evil: Part 2 - Coal" by E R Crain, Can Soc Petrol Geol Reservoir, Dec 2010, Vol 37, issue 11, pages 21-26
2. ^ http://mccoy.lib.siu.edu/projects/crelling2/atlas/macerals/mactut.html

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