Carnelian and Citrine Quartz look-alikes
SiO2 (Carnelian is a variety of Chalcedony, Citrine is a variety of Quartz)
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Open the appSeveral rocks and minerals can be confused with Carnelian and Citrine 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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