Desert Rose look-alikes
Gypsum var. Selenite or Barite
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Open the appSeveral rocks and minerals can be confused with Desert Rose. 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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Selenite
Gypsum var. Selenite (CaSO4·2H2O)
Also known as: Satin Spar, Desert Rose (when in rosette form)
Barite
Barite (BaSO4)
Also known as: Heavy Spar
Gypsum
Gypsum (CaSO4·2H2O)
Also known as: Alabaster, Satin Spar, Selenite
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