mineral

Garden Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with various inclusions (Lodolite)

Hardness: 7 (Mohs scale); Color: Clear quartz matrix with mossy, green, red, or earthy inclusions; Luster: Vitreous; Crystal Structure: Trigonal/Hexagonal; Cleavage: None/Conchoidal fracture; Specific Gravity: 2.65.

Hardness: 7 (Mohs scale)
Luster: Vitreous

Identified March 18, 2026More mineral →

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Physical properties

Formation & geological history

Formed in hydrothermal veins where secondary minerals like chlorite, hematite, or feldspar grow within the quartz crystal during its development. Geological age spans various eras depending on the specific deposit, often millions of years old.

Uses & applications

Primarily used in jewelry (as cabochons or pendants), lapidary art, and popular among metaphysical collectors as 'shamanic' or 'dream' stones.

Geological facts

Also known as Lodolite or Landscape Quartz because the internal inclusions often resemble underwater scenes or miniature gardens. No two specimens are ever identical due to the unique distribution of inclusions.

Field identification & locations

Identify by looking for 3D moss-like patterns inside transparent quartz. Commonly found in Minas Gerais, Brazil. Collectors should look for high clarity in the quartz 'window' and vibrant, multi-layered inclusions.

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