how to tell the difference between black tourmaline and obsidian?
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Obsidian is volcanic glass so it has more of a fire element to it. Black Tourmaline is double terminated so it draws in any negative energy, transforms it and then releases the positive. All 3 are very protective, grounding and work with the Root Chakra.
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Apache Tears are small chunks of obsidian, around 1/2 to 1 inch across. In color they are brownish black and range from opaque to semi-transparent when polished. Obsidian is a volcanic glass. Unlike most obsidian which tends to be sharp-edged, Apache Tears are usually rounded like a rough pebble.
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Difference Between Yellow Sapphire And Topaz Gemstone Yellow sapphire is light yellow in color with more transparency, whereas a topaz stone is a dark yellow in color with rich brightness. ... Yellow sapphire gemstone is more expensive in proportionate to topaz. Yellow sapphire is denser whereas topaz is less dense.
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Black agate is a form of chalcedony which is a form of Quartz crystal. When you hold this stone and look at it, it will look like solid rock but when you hold it up to the light, you will notice that it's actually translucent.
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As a result, obsidian does not have a crystalline structure. This volcanic glass is usually glossy and glassy and generally weighs less than onyx. Onyx, on the other hand, has a crystalline structure because it grew in the ground for a very long time. Onyx tends to have a duller finish.
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Black Agate vs. Onyx is a variety of chalcedony bands. ... The agate has curved bands and the onyx has parallel bands. The colors of their bands range from white to almost all colors except for some tones. Onyx is formed by chalcedony bands in alternate colors.
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['heat test using a lighter if the stone melts down then it is fake (plastic)', 'flash light test.', 'magnifying test to see the purity of the stone and especially in this type it should be cracks in the middle of the stone since it is naturally extracted from the ground.']
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Cubic zirconia is more likely to be completely colorless which is a tell-tale sign it isn't a diamond. Another notable difference is that a diamond will have natural inclusions throughout the stone which is a sure sign it is real.
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The main difference between Emerald and Jade is that the Emerald is a green gemstone, a beryl variety and Jade is a ornamental stone. ... Most emeralds are highly included, so their toughness (resistance to breakage) is classified as generally poor.
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Black diamond consists of carbon molecule alone, while onyx is a type of chalcedony quartz that consists of silicon and oxygen. ... Onyx is much softer, rating 7 on the scale. Therefore, a black onyx is easier to be damaged than a black diamond. At last, two gemstones come at different prices.
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The easiest way to tell them apart is that Honeyrocks have ridges that cantaloupe don't. On average Honeyrocks tend to be bigger in size. Now onto the important part, the taste. Honeyrocks are sweeter than cantaloupes, they are also more firm.
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The main difference between Emerald and Jade is that the Emerald is a green gemstone, a beryl variety and Jade is a ornamental stone. ... Most emeralds are highly included, so their toughness (resistance to breakage) is classified as generally poor. Emerald is a cyclosilicate.
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Quartzite is much harder than marble and will not etch when exposed to acids. You can tell the difference between quartzite and marble by doing the scratch test and the etch test. Take a glass bottle or a glass tile with you when you go stone shopping. Find a rough, sharp edge of the stone.
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Quartz and Topaz are completely different minerals. Topaz is harder with a Mohs hardness of 8 while Quartz is 7. Their refractive indices are similar but their specific gravities are so distinctly different any decent sized gem can be identified just by tossing it around in your hand.
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Black diamond consists of carbon molecule alone, while onyx is a type of chalcedony quartz that consists of silicon and oxygen. That's why we say the two gemstone come from different families. ... Onyx is much softer, rating 7 on the scale. Therefore, a black onyx is easier to be damaged than a black diamond.
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But after some close examination, you will find that black onyx apt to be opaque with a high gloss like a glazed ceramic, while black diamonds are clear even though in black color. Besides, black diamond will reflect light and sparkle and colorless diamonds, but black onyx won't sparkle like that.
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The two most notable are obsidian and dunite. Obsidian is volcanic glass which erupts as a lava flow. Most obsidian is felsic in composition, yet typically it will have a very dark color (dark brown to black). Dunite has an ultramafic composition yet is apple green to yellowish green in color.