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Found some on eBay, here at this link. .....
Just in case you don't follow the link which vtcnc posted above, and for the historical thread when the ad is gone, this a copy/paste from the ebay listing:
"Gilsonite is a naturally occurring asphalt found in Colorado and Utah, one of the purest bitumens found. Formed during the Eocene Epoch 45 million years ago in vertical veins, believed to be formed from metamorphosed petroleum. Found in the Uinta formation in the Uinta basin. This material is mined and milled in Bonanza, Utah. The elemental analysis of this batch is approximately - 80.8% carbon, 9% hydrogen, 3.2% nitrogen, 2.0% oxygen, and 5.0% silicon, nickel and trace elements. Elemental analysis vary, dependent on the vein. Softening point is 320-360 degrees F. Density is 1.05. BTU's per pound - 16,000 - 18,000. Said to be the first solid hydrocarbon to be converted to gasoline. Uses include - waterproof coatings, black varnishes, lacquers, fuel in exothermic reactions, dry toners, baking enamels, printing inks, automotive undercoatings, furniture stains, clay pigeon binder, etching compounds, wire-insulating compounds, linoleum and floor tiles, paving, insulation, and a possible source of gasoline. Gilsonite was used as the black pigment, in the paint used on the Ford Model T. Packaged in a polyethylene tub, with lid or HDPE jar with screw cap. Material obtained at mine site. Non-regulated material per USPS Publication 52 and will be shipped in compliance with all regulations. Shipping $10.95. Paypal payment only. Multiple winning auctions will combined to lessen shipping costs (2 lbs. - $12.95, 3-6 lbs. - $13.95)."
Daryl
MN