Porphyritic Basalt look-alikes

Basalt (porphyritic texture)

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Several rocks and minerals can be confused with Porphyritic Basalt. Below are documented look-alikes and the features that tell them apart. Never rely on a single feature. Always check multiple properties.

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Basalt

Also known as: Aphanitic Basalt

Andesite

Also known as: Porphyritic Andesite

Dolerite

Also known as: Diabase

Gabbro

Also known as: Coarse-grained Basalt equivalent

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