Turquoise with matrix look-alikes
Turquoise (CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8·4H2O) with host rock (matrix)
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Open the appSeveral rocks and minerals can be confused with Turquoise with matrix. 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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