mineral
Quartz with Chlorite inclusions
SiO2 with (Mg,Fe)3(Si,Al)4O10(OH)2⋅(Mg,Fe)3(OH)6
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 for the quartz, green color from chlorite inclusions, vitreous luster, conchoidal fracture
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 for the quartz, green color from chlorite inclusions, vitreous luster, conchoidal fracture
Formation & geological history
Formed in hydrothermal veins or metamorphic environments where quartz and chlorite co-precipitate
Uses & applications
Used by rock hounds and collectors for lapidary purposes or as a specimen
Geological facts
Chlorite inclusions are common in quartz and can create 'phantom' crystals
Field identification & locations
Identified by the hardness of quartz and the green, often mossy-looking inclusions. Found worldwide in appropriate geological settings.
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