mineral

Green Garden Quartz (Phantom Quartz)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with Chlorite inclusions

Hardness: 7 (Mohs); Color: Clear with green mossy or phantom-like inclusions; Luster: Vitreous; Crystal Structure: Trigonal/Hexagonal; Specific Gravity: 2.65.

Hardness: 7 (Mohs)
Color: Clear with green mossy or phantom-like inclusions
Luster: Vitreous

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Physical properties

Hardness: 7 (Mohs); Color: Clear with green mossy or phantom-like inclusions; Luster: Vitreous; Crystal Structure: Trigonal/Hexagonal; Specific Gravity: 2.65.

Formation & geological history

Formed in hydrothermal veins and pegmatites. The green inclusions (usually Chlorite) are trapped as the quartz crystal grows over thousands of years, creating layers or 'phantoms'.

Uses & applications

Predominantly used in jewelry (beads, pendants), as decorative specimens, and in metaphysical practices/crystal healing.

Geological facts

Also known as 'Lodolite' or 'Scenic Quartz,' each bead is unique because the inclusions form natural miniature 'landscapes' or gardens inside the stone.

Field identification & locations

Identify by a clear quartz body containing distinct moss-like or leaf-like green mineral clusters. Commonly sourced from Brazil, Madagascar, and the Himalayas.

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