Diabase look-alikes

Diabase

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Several rocks and minerals can be confused with Diabase. 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: Volcanic rock

Gabbro

Also known as: Black granite (commercial term)

Norite

Also known as: Hypersthene gabbro

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