Black Granite look-alikes

Granite (mafic variety)

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Several rocks and minerals can be confused with Black Granite. 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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Gabbro

Also known as: Black Granite (commercial)

Diabase

Also known as: Dolerite, Black Granite (commercial)

Basalt

Also known as: Black Granite (commercial)

Diorite

Also known as: Black Granite (commercial, for dark varieties)

Anorthosite

Also known as: Black Granite (commercial, for dark varieties)

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