mineral
Quartz with Chlorite Inclusion
Silicon dioxide with chlorite group minerals (SiO2 + (Mg,Fe)3(Si,Al)4O10(OH)2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, transparent to translucent white quartz with distinct green patches, vitreous luster, trigonal crystal system, and conchoidal fracture.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, transparent to translucent white quartz with distinct green patches, vitreous luster, trigonal crystal system, and conchoidal fracture.
Formation & geological history
Formed via hydrothermal vein systems where silica-rich fluids crystallized with trapped green chlorite minerals over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Used primarily in mineral collecting, spiritual healing, wire-wrapped jewelry, and decorative display pieces.
Geological facts
Chlorite inclusions often create phantom crystal outlines or moss-like patterns inside the clear quartz host, highly prized by collectors.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by the contrasting green patches embedded within glassy white quartz; found globally in pegmatites and hydrothermal veins.
