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Garden Quartz (Lodolite / Inclusion Quartz)

Quartz with inclusions (SiO2 with various mineral inclusions)

Hardness 7 on Mohs scale; glassy to vitreous luster; hexagonal crystal system (trigonal); transparent quartz body with multicolored internal inclusions of chlorite, hematite, feldspar, and clay minerals in shades of red, green, yellow, and brown.

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Physical properties

Formation & geological history

Formed in hydrothermal veins and pegmatites where macrocrystalline quartz grew over trapped secondary minerals, creating landscape-like or garden-like visual effects within the clear quartz matrix.

Uses & applications

Used extensively in jewelry as polished beads, cabochons, and carved pendants, as well as highly valued by crystal collectors and energy workers.

Geological facts

Also known as Lodolite, Garden Quartz, or Scenic Quartz because the internal inclusions resemble underwater landscapes, coral reefs, or lush mossy gardens.

Field identification & locations

Identify by looking for clear quartz containing distinct colorful, organic-looking mineral inclusions inside. Prominently mined in Minas Gerais, Brazil.

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