Moonstone look-alikes
Orthoclase feldspar (variety adularia)
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Open the appSeveral rocks and minerals can be confused with Moonstone. 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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Labradorite
Plagioclase feldspar (variety labradorite)
Also known as: Spectrolite (a high-quality variety)
Rainbow Moonstone
Plagioclase feldspar (variety labradorite)
Also known as: White Labradorite
Opal
Hydrated amorphous silica (SiO2·nH2O)
Also known as: Precious Opal
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