Sapphire look-alikes
Corundum (Al₂O₃)
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Open the appSeveral rocks and minerals can be confused with 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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Corundum (Al₂O₃)
Also known as: Red Corundum
Spinel
MgAl₂O₄
Also known as: Magnesium Aluminum Oxide
Kyanite
Al₂SiO₅
Also known as: Disthene
Benitoite
BaTiSi₃O₉
Also known as: Barium Titanium Silicate
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