Quartz and Granite look-alikes

SiO2 (Quartz), Igneous rock (Granite)

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Several rocks and minerals can be confused with Quartz and Granite. 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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Diorite

Also known as: Black Granite (misnomer)

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Also known as: Black Granite (misnomer)

Rhyolite

Also known as: Volcanic Granite

Gneiss

Also known as: Banded Granite

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