LODOLITE
GARDEN QUARTZ

Spanish for “mudstone”, Lodolite is a popular trade name for Quartz Crystal with Chlorite Mica inclusions. The inclusions within Lodolite can appear green to brown & look like tiny gardens inside the quartz. Lodolite differs from other chlorite quartz and phantom quartz in that it is usually shaped and polished into palm stones, free forms and cabochons.

Associated with the heart and crown chakras, the zodiac sign of Sagittarius & vibrates to the number 2.

– One of the best crystals for cleansing the physical and auric body, and surrounding environment.
– Dispels excess anger, frustration & resentment, fostering heart healing.
– Removes blockages to allow one to acknowledge unwanted emotions, forgive, release & move on.
– Hang in a toilet tank to energetically cleanse an entire home.
– Protects against psychic attacks.
– Physically acts as a painkiller, and full body detoxifier. May help in the removal of liver spots & skin growths.

Chemical Formula: SiO₂ Mg,Fe)3(Si,Al)4O10(OH)2·(Mg,Fe)3(OH)6
Shape: terminated crystals, masses
Crystal System: trigonal with hexagonal unit cell structure.
Color: colorless with brown and green inclusions
Streak: colorless
Luster: vitreous
Diaphaneity: translucent, transparent, opaque
Hardness: 7 Mohs
Tenacity: brittle
Cleavage: none
Fracture: conchoidal
Specific Gravity: 2.6-2.7 g/cm³
Refractive Index:1.544-1.553