Chlorite Quartz look-alikes
SiO2 with (Mg,Fe)3(Si,Al)4O10(OH)2
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Open the appSeveral rocks and minerals can be confused with Chlorite Quartz. 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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Prasiolite
SiO2 (heat-treated amethyst or naturally occurring green quartz)
Also known as: Green Amethyst
Aventurine
SiO2 with Fuchsite (chromium mica) or other mica inclusions
Also known as: Green Aventurine
Epidote Quartz
SiO2 with Ca2(Al,Fe)3(SiO4)3(OH) inclusions
Also known as: Epidote Included Quartz
Seraphinite
(Mg,Fe)5Al(Si3Al)O10(OH)8 (a specific chlorite variety)
Also known as: Clinochlore
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