What is the name of this decorative rock?

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  1. Scotty13

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    Hi,
    I need some BIG help. I’m working on my moms gardens and I need more rock (image - is some of the rock from her garden). I don’t know the exact name. Is this Artic Rainbow rock? If not, what is it called? Four different kinds out there.

    I’m having a hard time finding it in S. Florida. If I can get the exact name, I maybe able to find it. I think I’ve tried everywhere.

    Thanks for your time and help.
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    toni Mistress of Garden Junque Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    Im looking for the name. Either one of these below or a different name than listed.

    Arctic Rainbow
    Northern Lights
    Pink Quarts
    Pink Carnation
     
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    cherylad Countess of Cute-ification Plants Contributor

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    Did you ask your Mom where the original rocks came from? Or were they already there at her home when she moved in?
     



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    Jewell Incorrigible Gardener Plants Contributor

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    You can buy Arctic rainbow here but it's hideously expensive especially if you want the big chunks. It is very beautiful though and when it gets wet you see all the lovely colours running through it.
     
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    @cherylad - Orig. bought at Home Depot after my parents bought the house. They don’t carry that rock anymore.

    @Jewell - Thanks for the links. I want to say its Artic, but I need to know 100%.

    @Eileen - Here / where and how much a ton?
     
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    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    Scotty as I'm in Scotland in the UK I doubt you'd get a ton of it shipped to you. Even if you did it would be so expensive that you probably have to re-mortgage your home to buy it!! :rolleyes: The small stuff sells here for around $215 a ton. The large rocks are individually priced - usually around $16 each.
     

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