Bronzite look-alikes
Enstatite variety
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Open the appSeveral rocks and minerals can be confused with Bronzite. 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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Enstatite
MgSiO3
Also known as: Magnesium Pyroxene
Hypersthene
(Mg,Fe)SiO3 (with higher Fe content than bronzite)
Also known as: Ferroan Enstatite (older term), Orthoferrosilite
Labradorite
(Ca,Na)(Al,Si)AlSi2O8
Also known as: Spectrolite (a variety)
Tiger's Eye
SiO2 (pseudomorph after crocidolite)
Also known as: Crocodilite (asbestos form)
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