Banded Chert look-alikes
Chert (variety Flint/Jasper)
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Open the appSeveral rocks and minerals can be confused with Banded Chert. 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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SiO2
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SiO2
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Also known as: Taconite
Flint
SiO2
Also known as: Chert
Jasper
SiO2
Also known as: Opaque Chert
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