Asphalt look-alikes
Bituminous concrete
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Open the appSeveral rocks and minerals can be confused with Asphalt. Below are documented look-alikes and the features that tell them apart. Never rely on a single feature. Always check multiple properties.
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Natural Asphalt
Natural Bitumen
Also known as: Bitumen, Tar (natural), Asphaltite
Concrete
Not a naturally occurring rock or mineral; it is an engineered composite material.
Also known as: Portland Cement Concrete
Tarmacadam
Not a naturally occurring rock or mineral; it is an engineered composite material.
Also known as: Tarmac (original)
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