"Toller" wrote in message
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I haven't used gas logs, but I have heard that other people have had the
same problem. They have replaced the vermiculite with gasoline-soaked
rags.

Does anybody else have a serious response to the question?

I've done a lot of searches and most references imply or outright
state the main purpose of vermiculite is aesthetic. Is this not correct,
or is there a safety issue?