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Unidentified Metallic Mineral look-alikes

Unidentified Metallic Mineral

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Several rocks and minerals can be confused with Unidentified Metallic Mineral. 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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Pyrite

Iron Sulfide (FeS2)

Also known as: Fool's Gold

Galena

Lead Sulfide (PbS)

Also known as: Lead Glance

Chalcopyrite

Copper Iron Sulfide (CuFeS2)

Also known as: Copper Pyrites

Hematite

Iron Oxide (Fe2O3)

Also known as: Specular Hematite (metallic variety)

Magnetite

Iron Oxide (Fe3O4)

Also known as: Magnetic Iron Ore

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