Lump Gilsonite

Lump Gilsonite Description

Lump Gilsonite, or Natural Asphalt, Natural Bitumen is a natural, resinous hydrocarbon This natural asphalt is similar to a hard petroleum asphalt and is often called a natural asphalt, asphaltite, uintaite, or asphaltum. Natural asphalt is derived from the natural mutation of petroleum. This mutation happened a million years again under the influence of bacteria. This bacterial decomposition of petroleum resulted in reducing the content of saturated hydrocarbons, mainly n-alkalenes and light oil which became heavier and more viscous, taking the form of asphalt. It is a natural product a bituminous limestone in which carbonate of lime and pure natural asphalt are most intimately combined by a neutral agency. It is as bitumen created in the process of crude oil processing. It is native substances of variable color, hardness, and volatility, composed principally of the elements carbon and hydrogen and sometimes associated with mineral matter and essentially free of gas. 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.
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.

Packaging of Lump Gilsonite

One metric ton new jumbo bags.
These Products can be palletized, shrank, and wrapped according to customer’s request.

Lump Gilsonite Specification

Data Sheet of Gilsonite 5-10%

Data Sheet of Gilsonite 10-15%

Data Sheet of Gilsonite 15-20%

Data sheet of Gilsonite 20-25%