Limonite pseudomorph after Pyrite look-alikes
Limonite (Fe2O3·nH2O) pseudomorph after Pyrite (FeS2)
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Open the appSeveral rocks and minerals can be confused with Limonite pseudomorph after Pyrite. 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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Pyrite
Pyrite (FeS2)
Also known as: Fool's Gold
Goethite pseudomorph after Pyrite
Goethite (FeO(OH)) pseudomorph after Pyrite (FeS2)
Also known as: Iron Oxide Pseudomorph
Hematite pseudomorph after Pyrite
Hematite (Fe2O3) pseudomorph after Pyrite (FeS2)
Also known as: Iron Oxide Pseudomorph
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