Rutile Quartz is a macro-crystalline quartz which is usually completely transparent but with fibrous or hair-like inclusions of titanium dioxide (that’s the ‘Rutile’ bit) in colors such as yellow, red or brown. These needle-like inclusions can be thin, thick, criss-crossed or parallel, wispy or fat and add a great deal of character and charm to the clear quartz.  While otherwise inclusions often reduce the value of a crystal, rutilated quartz is valued for the quality and beauty of these inclusions.

Origin:  Unknown

Dimensions:  3" x 1.75" and approximately 5.9 mm thick.  Weight = 53 grams. 

Shown wet.  Not polished. Known flaws are shown as white lines in the final picture frame.