Epidote look-alikes
Ca2(Al,Fe)3(SiO4)3(OH)
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Open the appSeveral rocks and minerals can be confused with Epidote. 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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Actinolite
Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2
Also known as: Nephrite (a variety)
Diopside
CaMgSi2O6
Also known as: Chrome Diopside (a variety)
Vesuvianite
Ca19(Al,Mg,Fe)13(B,Al,Fe)5(SiO4)10(Si2O7)4(OH,F,O)10
Also known as: Idocrase
Tourmaline
Na(Mg,Fe,Li,Al)3Al6(BO3)3Si6O18(OH)4
Also known as: Schorl, Elbaite, Dravite
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