Epidote in Quartz look-alikes
Epidote (Ca2(Al,Fe)3(SiO4)3(OH)) in Quartz (SiO2)
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Open the appSeveral rocks and minerals can be confused with Epidote in Quartz. 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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Prasiolite
Quartz (SiO2) with iron inclusions
Also known as: Green Amethyst
Aventurine Quartz
Quartz (SiO2) with Fuchsite (K(Al,Cr)2(Al,Si)3O10(OH)2) or other mica inclusions
Also known as: Green Aventurine
Serpentine
Mg3Si2O5(OH)4 (group of minerals)
Also known as: Serpentinite
Jade (Nephrite or Jadeite)
Nephrite (Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2) or Jadeite (Na(Al,Fe3+)Si2O6)
Also known as: Green Jade
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