Strawberry Quartz look-alikes
Quartz with Hematite inclusions
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Open the appSeveral rocks and minerals can be confused with Strawberry 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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Rose Quartz
Quartz (SiO2) with microscopic dumortierite or other mineral inclusions
Also known as: Pink Quartz
Hematoid Quartz
Quartz (SiO2) with iron oxide inclusions (Hematite and/or Goethite)
Also known as: Fire Quartz
Red Aventurine
Quartz (SiO2) with Fuchsite or Hematite inclusions (typically larger, platy inclusions causing aventurescence)
Also known as: Strawberry Aventurine (misnomer)
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