mineral

Garden Quartz (Phantom Quartz)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with various inclusions (often Chlorite, Hematite, or Iron)

Hardness: 7 (Mohs scale); Color: Clear base with green, red, or brown inclusions; Luster: Vitreous (glassy); Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (trigonal); Cleavage: Indiscernible/Conchoidal fracture; Specific Gravity: 2.65.

Hardness: 7 (Mohs scale)
Color: Clear base with green, red, or brown inclusions
Luster: Vitreous (glassy)

Identified March 23, 2026More mineral →

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Physical properties

Formation & geological history

Formed in igneous pegmatites or hydrothermal veins. Inclusions occur when mineral growth is interrupted and other minerals (like Chlorite or Hematite) settle on the crystal face before growth resumes, trapping the inclusion forever. This occurs over millions of years.

Uses & applications

Primarily used in jewelry (beads, pendants), as ornamental display pieces, and in the metaphysical/holistic healing market.

Geological facts

Also known as 'Lodolite' or 'Scenic Quartz,' each piece is unique and often resembles underwater landscapes or moss-filled gardens. Collectors value specimens where the inclusions form a 'phantom'—a perfect outline of a previous growth stage.

Field identification & locations

Identify by looking for natural moss-like or earthy plume inclusions within transparent quartz. Commonly found in Brazil, Madagascar, and parts of the United States. In the field, look for quartz veins and check for internal clarity versus external impurities.

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