Serpentine look-alikes
Mg3Si2O5(OH)4
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Open the appSeveral rocks and minerals can be confused with Serpentine. 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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Talc
Mg3Si4O10(OH)2
Also known as: Steatite (for massive variety)
Chlorite
(Mg,Fe)3(Si,Al)4O10(OH)2·(Mg,Fe)3(OH)6
Also known as: None specific
Jade
Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 (Nephrite); Na(Al,Fe3+)Si2O6 (Jadeite)
Also known as: Nephrite, Jadeite
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