Blue Quartz look-alikes

Quartz (variety: Blue Quartz)

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Several rocks and minerals can be confused with Blue Quartz. 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

Also known as: Blue Sodalite

Lapis Lazuli

Lapis Lazuli (rock composed of lazurite, calcite, pyrite, etc.)

Also known as: Lapis

Chalcedony (Blue)

Chalcedony (variety: Blue)

Also known as: Blue Lace Agate, Blue Chalcedony

Dumortierite

Also known as: Blue Dumortierite

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