Banded Chert look-alikes

Sedimentary rock, variety of chert

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Several rocks and minerals can be confused with Banded Chert. 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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Jasper

Also known as: Red Chert

Flint

Also known as: Black Chert

Agate

Also known as: Banded Chalcedony

Banded Iron Formation (BIF)

Banded Iron Formation

Also known as: Taconite (when metamorphosed)

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