Tafoni look-alikes
Weathered Sandstone
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Open the appSeveral rocks and minerals can be confused with Tafoni. 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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Alveolar Weathering
Alveolar weathering
Also known as: Honeycomb weathering (often used interchangeably with tafoni, but can refer to smaller, more regular patterns)
Pitting
Pitting
Also known as: Small depressions
Rock Shelters
Rock shelters
Also known as: Overhangs, shallow caves
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