Gilsonite is a natural Asphaltum,resinous hydrocarbon. This natural asphalt is similar to a hard petroleum asphalt and is often called a natural asphalt, asphaltite, uintaite, or asphaltum. Gilsonite is soluble in aromatic and aliphatic solvents, as well as petroleum asphalt. Due to its unique compatibility, gilsonite is frequently used to harden softer petroleum products. Gilsonite in mass is a shiny, black substance similar in appearance to the mineral obsidian. It is brittle and can be easily crushed into a dark brown powder.
Gilsonite is found below the earth's surface in vertical veins or seams that are generally between two and six feet in width, but can be as wide as 28 feet. The veins are nearly parallel to each other and are oriented. They extend many miles in length and as deep as 1500 feet. The vein will show up on the surface as a thin outcropping and gradually widen as it goes deeper. Due to the narrow mining face, Gilsonite is mined today, much like it was 50 or 100 years ago. The primary difference is that modern miners use pneumatic chipping hammers and mechanical hoists.We Petrozon can supply Gilsonite as the specification mentioned below,
Gilsonite Ash content between 8% - 10% below 11%
Production and delivery of lump per month at the moment 700 M/T
| Packing details |
Packing |
| Form of lump |
Jumbo bags |
| Form of powder with mesh 30, 40, 60, 80 |
25kg with double layer packing |
Gilsonite Ash content between 11% - 14% below 15%
Production and delivery of lump per month at the moment 7/000 - 10/000 M/T
| Packing details |
Packing |
| Form of lump |
Jumbo bags |
| Form of powder with mesh 30, 40, 60, 80 |
25kg with double layer packing |
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