Hawk's Eye look-alikes
Silicified Crocidolite (Quartz variety)
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Open the appSeveral rocks and minerals can be confused with Hawk's Eye. 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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Tiger's Eye
Silicified Crocidolite (Quartz variety)
Also known as: Golden Tiger's Eye
Pietersite
Brecciated Hawk's Eye and Tiger's Eye
Also known as: Tempest Stone
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Chrysoberyl (BeAl2O4)
Also known as: Cymophane
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