Whitby jet contains bitumen: Let’s talk tar

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Is bitumen in Whitby jet? Let’s talk about tar. Whitby jet is partially formed from bitumen. Without it there would be no Whitby Jet, but why? It is possible to study bitumen at La Brea Tar Pits, Los Angeles to gain insight into jet formation. The definition of jet is a drifted wood, with a secondary… Continue reading Whitby jet contains bitumen: Let’s talk tar

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