Red Coral look-alikes

Corallium rubrum

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Several rocks and minerals can be confused with Red Coral. 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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Bamboo Coral

Isididae family

Also known as: Isidella, Keratoisis

Sponge Coral

Melithaea spp.

Also known as: Melithaea

Plastic Imitation Coral

N/A

Also known as: Faux Coral

Dyed Howlite

Calcium borosilicate hydroxide

Also known as: Turquenite (when dyed blue)

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