Malachite and Emerald look-alikes
Malachite (Cu2(CO3)(OH)2) and Emerald (Be3Al2Si6O18)
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Open the appSeveral rocks and minerals can be confused with Malachite and Emerald. 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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Azurite
Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2
Also known as: Copper Carbonate
Chrysocolla
(Cu,Al)2H2Si2O5(OH)4nH2O
Also known as: Hydrated Copper Silicate
Dioptase
CuSiO3·H2O
Also known as: Copper Cyclosilicate
Green Tourmaline
Na(Li,Al)3Al6(BO3)3Si6O18(OH)4
Also known as: Verdelite
Peridot
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
Also known as: Olivine
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