Yellow Sapphire look-alikes
Corundum (Al2O3)
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Open the appSeveral rocks and minerals can be confused with Yellow Sapphire. 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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Yellow Topaz
Topaz (Al2SiO4(F,OH)2)
Also known as: Imperial Topaz (if orange-yellow)
Yellow Beryl
Beryl (Be3Al2Si6O18)
Also known as: Heliodor
Yellow Zircon
Zircon (ZrSiO4)
Also known as: Hyacinth
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