Lapis Lazuli and Amethyst look-alikes
Lapis Lazuli (a rock composed primarily of lazurite, calcite, and pyrite) and Amethyst (a variety of quartz, SiO2)
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Open the appSeveral rocks and minerals can be confused with Lapis Lazuli and Amethyst. 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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Sodalite
Na4Al3Si3O12Cl
Also known as: Blue Sodalite
Dumortierite
Al7(BO3)(SiO4)3O3
Also known as: Blue Quartz
Chalcedony
SiO2
Also known as: Cryptocrystalline Quartz
Fluorite
CaF2
Also known as: Fluorspar
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