Golden Rutile included Quartz with Hematite

Golden Rutilated Quartz with Hematite from Brazil | 113 g

Fine golden rutile needles run through the honey-toned quartz on this Brazilian specimen. Some cross at sharp angles like threads suspended in glass, while others gather into tight bundles that fan outward near dark, metallic hematite. The close-up views show how much is going on inside the quartz, from individual hair-fine needles to dense sprays that catch the light together.

The contrast changes as you turn the piece. In softer light, the rugged gray base and warm brown quartz give it an earthy look. With light coming in from the side, the rutile flashes bright gold and the hematite catches a steel-blue sheen. The broad quartz faces offer windows into the inclusions, while the rougher surfaces below them add a grainy sparkle of their own.

At 9.5 cm long and just 1.5 cm high, this slender specimen displays well angled toward the light, with the quartz points and golden sprays facing forward.

Minerals — Quartz with golden rutile inclusions and hematite
Origin — Brazil
Dimensions — 9.5 cm long × 4 cm wide × 1.5 cm high (approx. 3.7 × 1.6 × 0.6 in)
Weight — 113 g (approx. 4.0 oz)