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This specimen is part of the museum collection catalog.
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Bitumin
Dundas Quarry, Ontario, Canada
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| Classification |
Mineraloid |
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| Origin Location |
Dundas Quarry, Ontario, Canada |
| Description |
A fine example of this naturally occurring petroleum, with some of the tar-like substance encasing a small fluorite cube. This sample demonstrates the natural appearance of crude bitumin. The man made form of bitumin, also known as asphalt in the United States, is commonly used in road building and waterproofing applications. |
| Luster |
Oily |
| Luster (Groundmass) |
Dull |
| Optical Phenomena |
Not noted, see photo. |
| Mineral Group / Note |
Not noted, check reference links below. |
| Handling |
No special handling is required. |
| Modifications |
No modifications. |
| Size Group |
Miniature |
| Weight |
Not weighed precisely yet, please inquire. |
| Dimensions |
Not measured precisely yet, please inquire. |
| Quantity |
1 Specimen |
| Mineral List |
* Formula chemical names are auto-generated - may be incorrect on complex formulas.
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Specimen Analysis |
Color Table
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Semseyite Pyrolusite Stephanite Corundum var. Sapphire / Biotite Quartz var. Synthetic Schorl |
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