mineral
Inclusion Quartz (Garden Quartz)
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with inclusions (e.g., Chlorite, Hematite)
Hardness: 7 Mohs; Color: Clear body with green, red, or dark inclusions; Luster: Vitreous; Crystal Structure: Trigonal; No cleavage; Specific Gravity: 2.65
- Hardness
- 7 Mohs
- Color
- Clear body with green, red, or dark inclusions
- Luster
- Vitreous
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Physical properties
Hardness: 7 Mohs; Color: Clear body with green, red, or dark inclusions; Luster: Vitreous; Crystal Structure: Trigonal; No cleavage; Specific Gravity: 2.65
Formation & geological history
Formed in hydrothermal veins and pegmatites through slow crystallization from silica-rich fluids, trapping surrounding minerals during growth. Aged hundreds of millions of years.
Uses & applications
Metaphysical collecting, jewelry cabochons, meditation stones, and decorative sculpture.
Geological facts
Also called 'Lodolite' or 'Shamanic Dream Stone,' these internal inclusions often resemble underwater scenes or landscapes. No two stones are identical due to unique inclusions.
Field identification & locations
Identify by searching for clear quartz containing moss-like or speckled green/red minerals. Found globally with significant deposits in Brazil, Madagascar, and the USA.
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