Selenite look-alikes
Gypsum (fibrous variety)
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Open the appSeveral rocks and minerals can be confused with Selenite. 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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Calcite
Calcite (CaCO3)
Also known as: Calcium Carbonate
Halite
Halite (NaCl)
Also known as: Rock Salt
Barite
Barite (BaSO4)
Also known as: Baryte
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