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Ozokerite (mixture of hydrocarbons) from Spanish Fork Canyon, Utah County, Utah

 
Ozokerite (mixture of hydrocarbons) from Spanish Fork Canyon, Utah County, Utah

Ozokerite (mixture of hydrocarbons) from Spanish Fork Canyon, Utah County, Utah

DESCRIPTION:No. 37025
Mineral:Ozokerite (mixture of hydrocarbons)
Locality:Spanish Fork Canyon, Utah County, Utah
Description:Large mass of black ozokerite that weighs very little. Ozokerite was once thought to be a distinct mineral species, but was identified as a mixture of natural hydrocarbons by Egleston in 1882. Ex. Steve Chamberlain collection #2487; ex. John H. Caswell #1733, acquired from Albert Chester in 1881
Overall Size:6.5x6x3 cm
Crystals:
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