Lapis Lazuli look-alikes
Lapis Lazuli (a rock composed primarily of lazurite, calcite, and pyrite), Opal (hydrated amorphous silica), Turquoise (hydrous phosphate of copper and aluminium), Malachite (copper carbonate hydroxide)
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Open the appSeveral rocks and minerals can be confused with Lapis Lazuli. 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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