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History of Gilsonite
History of Gilsonite The mineral predominantly known as Gilsonite was discovered in the early 1860's, but it was only in the mid-80’s when Samuel H. Gilson started to endorse it as a water-resistant varnish for wooden pilings, as an insulation for wire cable, and as a unique coating for various applications.
Date: 3/17/2016