Iron Ore with Malachite and Jarosite look-alikes
Iron oxide (e.g., Goethite, Hematite) with Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 and KFe3(SO4)2(OH)6
Got a photo? Identify rocks instantly with the Rockby app
Open the appSeveral rocks and minerals can be confused with Iron Ore with Malachite and Jarosite. Below are documented look-alikes and the features that tell them apart. Never rely on a single feature. Always check multiple properties.
Similar rocks to compare
Limonite
Mixture of hydrated iron oxides, primarily Goethite
Also known as: Bog Iron Ore
Gossan
Oxidized, weathered rock or mineral deposit, typically iron-rich, overlying a sulfide ore body
Also known as: Iron Hat
Copper Ore (oxidized)
Various copper oxide and carbonate minerals (e.g., Malachite, Azurite, Chrysocolla) in a host rock
Also known as: Oxide Copper Ore
Explore Iron Ore with Malachite and Jarosite
Identify rocks anywhere
Free on iOS, Android, and Web. Photo identification, full database, and your personal collection.