Tasmanite
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Tasmanite is a rock type almost entirely consisting of the prasinophyte alga Tasmanites. It is commonly associated with high-latitude, nutrient-rich, marginal marine settings find in Tasmania.(Peters et al., 2006). It is classified as marine type oil shale.[1] It is found in many oil-prone source rocks and, when present contributes to the oil generation potential of the rock. Some sources also produce a red-brown translucent material similar to amber which has also been called Tasmanite
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- ^ Hutton, A.C. 1987. Petrographic classification of oil shales // Intern. J. Coal Geol. 1987. Vol. 8. P. 203–231.
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