The distribution,reserves and characteristics of anthracite from Jingxi coal field was presented in this paper.The results show that Jingxi anthracite is of low ash and low sulfur and has the deepest degree of metamorphism all over the country.According to its properties,Jingxi anthracite can be used as in blast and civil fuel.By means of power coal blending,Jixing anthracite can be used as fuel in industrial boilers.