Iron-Stained Quartz look-alikes
SiO2 with Fe2O3/FeO(OH)
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Open the appSeveral rocks and minerals can be confused with Iron-Stained 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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Jasper
SiO2 with Fe2O3/FeO(OH) (as primary constituents)
Also known as: Red Jasper, Yellow Jasper
Carnelian
SiO2 with Fe2O3 (as primary coloring agent)
Also known as: Cornelian
Tiger's Eye
SiO2 with FeO(OH) (from altered crocidolite)
Also known as: Blue Tiger's Eye, Red Tiger's Eye
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