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no since it is a mineral its the softest mineral so it's not flammable

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Tar is a hydrocarbon. All hydrocarbons (even coal which is essentially pure carbon) are flammable. Industrial burners use hot tar (usually referred to as Bunker C) as a fuel. It is cheap. The flash point for tars (temperature at which they may be ignited ) ranges from 100oC to 300oC

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