Subsequent Events (Details) (Albemarle and Bond Holdings [Member], Subsequent Event [Member], USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014
Albemarle and Bond Holdings [Member] \| Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Future possible equity method investment impairment	$ 7.9

Equity Method Investment, Future Possible Other than Temporary Impairment

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