mineral

Lodolite (Garden Quartz)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with inclusions (Chlorite, Hematite, etc.)

Hardness: 7 Mohs; Color: Clear body with green, brown, or red inclusions; Luster: Vitreous; Crystal Structure: Trigonal; Cleavage: None/Conchoidal fracture; Specific Gravity: 2.65

Hardness: 7 Mohs
Color: Clear body with green, brown, or red inclusions
Luster: Vitreous

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Physical properties

Hardness: 7 Mohs; Color: Clear body with green, brown, or red inclusions; Luster: Vitreous; Crystal Structure: Trigonal; Cleavage: None/Conchoidal fracture; Specific Gravity: 2.65

Formation & geological history

Formed in hydrothermal veins and pegmatites through slow crystallization from silica-rich solutions where various mineral particles were trapped during growth. Primarily from the Minas Gerais region of Brazil.

Uses & applications

Predominantly used in jewelry (beads, cabochons), carvings, and by crystal collectors for aesthetic appeal and perceived metaphysical properties.

Geological facts

Also known as Scenic Quartz or Shaman Quartz, these stones are unique because no two are identical; the inclusions often resemble underwater scenes or miniature gardens.

Field identification & locations

Identify by a transparent quartz host containing moss-like or earthy internal inclusions. Common in Brazilian gem markets. Tip: Ensure the host is hard (scratches glass) to distinguish from plastic or glass imitations.

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