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Rafaelite

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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