Rafaelite

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Colour:	black

A variety of Asphaltum

Natural asphaltum from the Argentinian Andes Mts.

Classification of Rafaelite
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Physical Properties of Rafaelite
Lustre:	Resinous
Colour:	black
Density (measured):	1.103 g/cm³
Other Information
Health Warning:	No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.
Industrial Uses:	used as a raw material for the fabrication of laquers
References for Rafaelite
Reference List: - +	Ullmann's Enzyklopädie der Technischen Chemie (Urban & Schwarzenberg, Munich, 1951-1970), Vol. 4, p. 417
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Localities for Rafaelite
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Argentina

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