Granite with Mafic Inclusion look-alikes

Granite (felsic igneous rock) with a mafic xenolith or enclave

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Several rocks and minerals can be confused with Granite with Mafic Inclusion. 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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Gneiss

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Also known as: Black Granite (commercial term)

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Also known as: Granite (commercial term)

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