Granite (as a common rock type containing these minerals) look-alikes

Quartz (SiO2) with Feldspar and Mica group minerals

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Several rocks and minerals can be confused with Granite (as a common rock type containing these minerals). 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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Granite

Also known as: Granitic rock

Gneiss

Also known as: Gneissic rock

Schist

Also known as: Schistose rock

Arkose

Also known as: Arkosic sandstone

Granodiorite

Also known as: Granodioritic rock

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