Schorl in Quartz look-alikes
Schorl (Na(Fe2+)_3Al_6(BO_3)_3Si_6O_18(OH)_4) and Quartz (SiO_2)
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Open the appSeveral rocks and minerals can be confused with Schorl in 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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