Grossular Garnet look-alikes
Grossular (Ca3Al2(SiO4)3)
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Open the appSeveral rocks and minerals can be confused with Grossular Garnet. 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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Andradite Garnet
Andradite (Ca3Fe2(SiO4)3)
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Uvarovite (Ca3Cr2(SiO4)3)
Also known as: Chromium Garnet
Vesuvianite
Vesuvianite (Ca19(Al,Mg,Fe)13(SiO4)10(Si2O7)4(OH,F,O)10)
Also known as: Idocrase
Epidote
Epidote (Ca2(Al,Fe)3(SiO4)3(OH))
Also known as: Pistacite
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