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What is the composition of Gilsonite?

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Answer:

Roughly C100 H140 N3 O

Step-by-step explanation:

Gilsonite is a bituminous product that resembles shiny black obsidian.

It contains more than 100 elements.

Its mass composition varies but is approximately 84 % C, 10 % H, 3 % N, and 1 % O.

Its empirical formula is roughly C100 H140 N3 O.

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