Prasiolite look-alikes
Green Quartz (SiO2)
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Open the appSeveral rocks and minerals can be confused with Prasiolite. 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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Amethyst
Amethyst (SiO2)
Also known as: Purple Quartz
Citrine
Citrine (SiO2)
Also known as: Yellow Quartz
Peridot
Olivine ((Mg,Fe)2SiO4)
Also known as: Olivine
Green Tourmaline
Elbaite (Na(Li,Al)3Al6(BO3)3Si6O18(OH)4)
Also known as: Verdelite
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