Claystone look-alikes

Claystone

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Several rocks and minerals can be confused with Claystone. 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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Shale

Also known as: Fissile Mudrock

Mudstone

Also known as: Non-fissile Mudrock

Siltstone

Also known as: Aleurolite

Argillite

Also known as: Hardened Claystone

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