Jade look-alikes
Jade
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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., Antigorite, Lizardite, Chrysotile)
Also known as: New Jade, Bowenite (a specific variety)
Chrysoprase
Chalcedony (a variety of Quartz)
Also known as: Australian Jade
Aventurine
Quartz with Fuchsite inclusions
Also known as: Indian Jade
Hydrogrossular Garnet
Hydrogrossular
Also known as: Transvaal Jade
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