Oil Shale
A species of Sedimentary, Also known as Sapropelite, Tar Shale Scientific name : Oil Shale RockType : Sedimentary
Oil Shale, A species of Sedimentary
Also known as:
Sapropelite, Tar Shale
Scientific name: Oil Shale
RockType: Sedimentary
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Description
Oil Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock made of organic matter that can contain substantial amounts of oil and combustible gas. Shale oil is very similar to petroleum and can be refined into many different substances such as diesel fuel and gasoline, as well as other commercial products such as sulfur and ammonia.
Physical Properties
Colors
Brown, black
Texture
Clastic
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Usage
Oil Shale rocks are used for the production of synthetic crude oil, commonly known as shale oil. Shale oil can be refined into diesel fuel, gasoline, or liquefied petroleum gas. The industrially useful byproducts of oil shale pyrolysis include sulfur, ammonia, alumina, soda ash, and nahcolite. Still, the use of oil Shale remains controversial due to highly unfavorable environmental impacts.
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