Brazilian Irati Oil Shale
Irati Formation oil shale from Paraná Basin, Brazil, containing wurtzilite-type bitumen. Classifies under HTS 2714.10.00.00 as bituminous oil shale with commercial retorting potential. Source of both oil and uranium by-products.
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