Apatite look-alikes
Apatite
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Open the appSeveral rocks and minerals can be confused with Apatite. 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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Beryl
Be3Al2Si6O18
Also known as: Emerald, Aquamarine, Heliodor, Morganite
Tourmaline
Na(Li,Al)3Al6(BO3)3Si6O18(OH)4
Also known as: Schorl, Elbaite, Dravite
Topaz
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
Also known as: Imperial Topaz, Sherry Topaz
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