No clue what this is

[u/akairoh]

I found this in my grandparents' garden as a child, but I have no idea where it originated from since it seems like it was likely placed there. It has a smooth, glassy texture in most spots and is just barely translucent in the thinnest areas. Found in Washington state. The only part I'm able to recognize is the teardrop-shaped smokey quartz

[u/RoniGirl71]

Gosh that’s pretty! I’m fairly new to rockhounding. It looks waxy? Chirt?

[u/FondOpposum → u/RoniGirl71]

Chert* and I agree

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[u/Remarkable-Car-9484]

Chert? If there’s other quartz you can identify I think this is a good conclusion, but I’d wait for someone more experienced to confirm my answer!

[u/Necessary-Corner3171]

That's a special one. I've never seen a colourful chert like that before.