Differentiate between bitumen and Bituminous coal

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• Bitumen- It is a sticky, black and highly viscous liquid or semi-solid form of petroleum. It is used instead of coal-tar for making roads. It may be found in natural deposits or may be a refined products
• Bituminous- It is relatively soft coal containing bitumen. It is of higher quality than lignite and peat but of poorer quality than anthracite. It is regarded as sedimentary rock.

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