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No. asphalt is made up waste material left over after the manufacture of gasoline, kerosene and diesel fuels.
tiny rocks or (aggregate) is mixed in with the oil. Sometimes tire chips are used instead of aggregate.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 12y agoIt is a rock, not a mineral. Asphalt rock is dissimilar to asphalt used to make roads. It is naturally occurring in areas like the La Brea Tar Pits in Southern California.
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A mineral can not be?
That is not true. Mineral EXIST therefore they "are".
What rock are used to build road?
asphalt is made up of the mineral bitumen otherwise known as pitch
What type of rock is talc?
== Talc is a mineral. == True... but Talc is a Metamorphic rock. == Actually it is a metamorphic mineral, not a rock.
What is the duration of Asphalt Warriors?
The duration of Asphalt Warriors is 1.5 hours.
Is asphalt a kind of rock?
No, asphalt, aka bitumen, is a form of petroleum.
Is asphalt a rock or a mineral?
Asphalt is a rock, because it is not a pure mineral. Asphalt is a combination of minerals, like a rock.
Is asphalt a mineral a rock or neither?
Asphalt concrete is actually niether. I had to do a project on this. It is not a rock nor a mineral.
Is asphalt concrete a mineral a rock or neither?
Asphalt concrete is actually niether. I had to do a project on this. It is not a rock nor a mineral.
Does asphalt have mineral?
Asphalt, or Asphaltum, is the most common variety of mineral pitch (also known as bitumen). It is a highly viscous semi-solid which is found in most crude petroleum.
What is difference asphalt and bitumen?
'asphalt' refers to a mixture of mineral aggregate and bitumen (bitumen)is the black liquid which is extracted from the crude oil....
What are some of the ingredients used by an asphalt plant to make asphalt?
In order to make Asphalt many ingredients are needed. The exact ingredient list varies by company but usually include Asphalt cement, crushed rock, asphalt plant, Petroleum compounds, water and mineral fillers.
Would it be true that 94 percent of the US' roads are paved with asphalt?
Yes, it is true that 94 percent of the United States are paved with asphalt.
From what sources is asphalt derived?
Most asphalt is obtained as a byproduct of the distillation of petroleum or other natural materials. Some natural asphalt, however, is extracted from organic mineral deposits in the early stages of their breakdown
A mineral can not be?
That is not true. Mineral EXIST therefore they "are".
What rock are used to build road?
asphalt is made up of the mineral bitumen otherwise known as pitch
What is the powdered form of the mineral?
The powder indicates the true color of the mineral and is an aid in mineral identification. That can also be called a streak.
Which of these is not a true mineral?
coal
