Coal, Bituminous, 11912


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Description

Cut cubic block of brownish black, dull elaterite (an elastic mineral pitch) with plant remains apparent, and a distinct petroliferous odor. Small yellow earthy spots of sulfur are also present.


Subject

  • Geology
  • Mineralogy


Details

Contributor
Cooper, Thomas, 1759-1839
Publisher
University of South Carolina. McKissick Museum.
Relations
Historic Southern Naturalists