Smoky Quartz look-alikes
SiO2 (Smoky Quartz variety of Quartz)
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Open the appSeveral rocks and minerals can be confused with Smoky 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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SiO2 (Morion variety of Quartz)
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NaFe3Al6(BO3)3Si6O18(OH)4
Also known as: Black Tourmaline
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