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Gilsonite mineral and its uses described in Utah region
The piece explains gilsonite, a rare hydrocarbon solid also called bitumen, discovered by Captain Sam Gilson. It details deposits near Bonanza Utah, mining methods, and the mineral’s varied applications from storage batteries to insulation, with plans to convert it into crude oil and its potential reserves.
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California
Bartenyhilie
Uintah’ Basin
Utah
Gilson
Bonanza Hi
Hangely Field
Cols
Salt Lake City
Standard Oil Company of California
Bonanza
Craig
Sneare