Jade look-alikes
Jade (Nephrite or Jadeite)
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Open the appSeveral rocks and minerals can be confused with Jade. 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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Serpentine
Serpentine Group Minerals (e.g., Mg3Si2O5(OH)4)
Also known as: Bowenite, Antigorite, Chrysotile
Prehnite
Ca2Al(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
Also known as: Grape Prehnite
Grossular Garnet
Ca3Al2(SiO4)3
Also known as: Hydrogrossular, Transvaal Jade
Chrysoprase
SiO2 (a variety of chalcedony)
Also known as: Australian Jade
Aventurine Quartz
SiO2
Also known as: Green Aventurine
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