Quartz • Macrocrystalline Quartz

Rutilated Quartz

Transparent rock crystal or smoky quartz penetrated by golden, coppery-red, or silvery needle-like crystals of titanium dioxide (rutile).

SiO₂ host with TiO₂ (Rutile) acicular inclusionsMohs 7.0 Mohs

Mineralogical & Gemological Profile

Mineral Family	Quartz
Mineral Species	Macrocrystalline Quartz
Gemological Variety	Rutilated Quartz
Chemical Composition	`SiO₂ host with TiO₂ (Rutile) acicular inclusions`
Crystal System	Trigonal (Quartz) / Tetragonal (Rutile inclusions)
Mohs Hardness	7.0 Mohs
Specific Gravity	2.65 – 2.69
Refractive Index	1.544 – 1.553

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Color Characteristics & Optical Behavior

Transparent rock crystal or smoky quartz penetrated by golden, coppery-red, or silvery needle-like crystals of titanium dioxide (rutile).

Geological Context & Pakistani / Global Localities

Forms in hydrothermal and alpine pegmatite pockets in Pakistan (Skardu/Zagi Mountain region), Brazil, and Madagascar.

Collector Interest & Rarity Factors

Every stone is a unique natural sculpture; collectors prize geometric star-like epitactic rutile arrangements ('six-rayed stars' on hematite plates).

Fine Jewelry Applications

High-domed cabochons and portrait-cut faceted stones that showcase internal golden needles.

Treatment Considerations & Disclosure

Typically untreated; care must be taken where rutile needles reach the polished surface.

Care & Cleaning Instructions

Clean gently with warm soapy water and a soft cloth; avoid ultrasonic cleaners if inclusions break the surface.

Traditional Meaning

Traditional Symbolism & Cultural Heritage

Poetically called 'Venus Hair Stone' since the Renaissance, symbolizing illumination and artistic inspiration.

Note: Cultural and birthstone traditions are presented strictly as historical folklore, never as scientifically verified medical or metaphysical effects.

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