Jade look-alikes

Nephrite or Jadeite

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Several 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, chrysotile, lizardite)

Also known as: Bowenite, New Jade

Chrysoprase

Chalcedony (a cryptocrystalline variety of quartz)

Also known as: Australian Jade

Aventurine

Quartz with Fuchsite or Hematite inclusions

Also known as: Indian Jade

Hydrogrossular Garnet

Hydrogrossular

Also known as: Transvaal Jade

Prehnite

Also known as: Cape Emerald

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