Hypersthene look-alikes

Hypersthene

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Several rocks and minerals can be confused with Hypersthene. 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

Also known as: Magnesium orthopyroxene

Ferrosilite

Also known as: Iron orthopyroxene

Bronzite

Also known as: Magnesian Hypersthene

Diopside

Also known as: Calcium-magnesium pyroxene

Augite

Also known as: Calcium-magnesium-iron pyroxene

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