Prasiolite look-alikes
Quartz (green variety)
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Open the appSeveral rocks and minerals can be confused with Prasiolite. 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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Amethyst
Quartz (α-SiO2, purple variety)
Also known as: Purple Quartz
Citrine
Quartz (α-SiO2, yellow variety)
Also known as: Yellow Quartz
Peridot
Olivine ((Mg,Fe)2SiO4)
Also known as: Olivine (gem-quality)
Green Tourmaline
Elbaite (Na(Li1.5Al1.5)Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)4)
Also known as: Verdelite
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