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lessening its efficiency. Gelignite does burn safely. Some idiots use it to light safety fuse if they don't have a cheesa stick but don't drop it into water or it will explode. Contrary to the article, it does sweat after a while. It also gives you a rotten headache if you have to work with it for long, like making up primers. The article needs to be rewritten.
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An understandable explanation of the differences between gelignite and blasting jelly is sorely needed. They sound the same. Besides their ingredients, how do they differ as explosives? How do they differ in physical consistency? How do they differ in ease of detonation? Do either of them "sweat"
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It is not used so much these days but it has its uses, being waterproof and safe to handle. However it can still give you an awful headache. By the way , it is not blasting gelatin or jelly. It is a soft brown putty-like substance, or at least the stuff I used to use was.
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