Lot # 66 - Rutilated Quartz

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Pickup Instructions: jan 25 10am
Start Date/Time: 02-Mar-2026 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 09-Mar-2026 8:05:00 PM
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Description :

What Rutilated Quartz Is

It’s quartz that contains thin, needle‑like crystals of rutile, a titanium‑oxide mineral. Those needles can be:

  • golden

  • coppery

  • reddish

  • silver

  • or even black

Your piece has the classic golden‑brown rutile, which is the most sought‑after variety.


Why It Looks the Way It Does

As quartz grows, tiny rutile crystals form first. Later, the quartz grows around them, trapping the rutile inside like frozen lightning.

This creates:

  • straight or intersecting needles

  • starburst patterns

  • dense “hair‑like” inclusions

  • or sparse, elegant strands

Your specimen shows intersecting golden needles, which gives it that dramatic internal texture.


What Makes It Special

  • Every piece is completely unique — the rutile patterns never repeat.

  • The contrast between clear quartz and metallic rutile makes it visually striking.

  • Collectors love pieces where the rutile is bright, well‑defined, and visible from multiple angles.

  • It’s durable (quartz hardness 7), so it holds up well in displays or jewelry.

Disclaimer: All identifications are based solely on visual examination of the photographs provided. I do my best to describe each specimen accurately, but I am not a certified geologist, and some assessments may be incorrect. Buyers should review the images carefully and verify details independently.


Dimensions : 2" in H

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