Garden quartz freeform Garden quartz which appears to have occurred

which appears to have occurred with this specimen

There are several roughly-spherical formations on the piece like spiky balls

There is understandably some confusion distinguishing what is calcite

This variety produces large broods of mancae (baby isopods)

Garden quartz freeform Garden quartz which appears to have occurredApprox dimensions: 2 x 1 x . 75" Approx weight: 63g Garden quartz, also called lodolite, is the trade name for clear quartz included with chlorite to create a scene like a miniature mossy garden landscape. The different types of chlorite inclusions are colored by other trace elements to produce muted tones of green, purple, pink, and coppery browns, reds, and oranges. I think theyre like peering into a tide pool! Garden quartz is generally sold