Tumblestones- Rutilated Quartz

Description

These stones come in a organza bag and weigh approx 100g. Variations in the patterning may occur due to the natural nature of this product.

Rutilated quartz is a form of clear quartz that is characterized by the presence of “needles” or strands of rutile within the structure of the quartz crystal. Golden Rutilated Quartz crystal gets its golden coloured strands from rutile, a mineral made of titanium oxide. These tiny golden hairs are spectacularly illuminated under the light.

When the iron oxide content is low the rutilated quartz will have needles of a darker, almost black colour.

For in depth information please visit the Gemological Institute of America’s Gem Encyclopedia.