Weight – 5.8 oz’s – 164 gm’s
Dimensions – 2.48″ x 2.2″ long/wide (6.3 x 5.6 cm’s)
Country of Origin – Brazil
Polished Gold Rutilated Smoky Quartz Faceted Angular Freeform
NZD $74.00
SKU: P5006
This Faceted Angular Freeform Cut and Polished Smoky Quartz Crystal from Brazil has fantastic clarity putting the delightful golden copper rutile inside on full display!
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Rutilated Quartz Origins & Background
Rutilated Quartz is one of the most visually striking and energetically dynamic members of the Quartz family. These crystals contain needle-like inclusions of Rutile—titanium dioxide—embedded within Quartz, creating dramatic internal patterns that range from fine hair-like threads to bold, dense lattices.
Historically, Rutilated Quartz has been regarded as a crystal of acceleration and activation. Its unique internal structure gives it a distinctly “wired” quality, often described as highly electromagnetic and immediately responsive when worked with consciously.
Rutilated Quartz is found in several regions worldwide, with notable sources including Brazil, Madagascar, Pakistan, and parts of Africa. Each locality produces distinctive rutile coloration, density, and patterning.
Rutilated Quartz Geological Information
Rutilated Quartz is composed of silicon dioxide (SiO₂) with inclusions of Rutile (TiO₂). Rutile forms before or during Quartz crystallization, becoming encapsulated as the Quartz grows.
Rutile Inclusion Characteristics
- Needle-like or hair-like crystal structures
- May appear randomly oriented or aligned
- Density varies from sparse to heavily included
Rutile Color Variations
- Gold: the most well-known and widely sought after
- Copper / Red: often associated with Hematite-rich environments
- Silver: fine, bright needle structures
- Blue: rare and highly prized
- Green: extremely rare
Physical Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Mineral Species | Quartz with Rutile inclusions |
| Chemical Formula | SiO₂ + TiO₂ |
| Crystal System | Trigonal (Quartz) / Tetragonal (Rutile) |
| Hardness (Mohs Scale) | 7 (Quartz), 6–6.5 (Rutile) |
| Luster | Vitreous to metallic (internal) |
| Transparency | Transparent to translucent |
| Defining Feature | Needle-like Rutile inclusions |
Rutilated Quartz Crystal Care & Ownership Advice
⚠️ Handling:
Handle carefully to preserve clarity and internal inclusion structure. Avoid sharp impacts.
🧼 Cleaning:
Water-safe for brief rinsing. Avoid prolonged soaking if fractures are present.
☀️ Light:
Generally light-stable. Display lighting enhances internal Rutile brilliance.
📦 Storage & Display:
Store separately to avoid scratching polished surfaces. Display where internal structure is visible.
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Included Quartz Origins & Background
Included Quartz refers to Quartz crystals that contain other minerals trapped within them during growth. These inclusions may appear as needles, clouds, veils, phantoms, sprays, plates, threads, or granular deposits, each reflecting the geological conditions present at the time of formation.
Common inclusions include Chlorite, Rutile, Tourmaline, Titanium-bearing minerals, Iron oxides, and many others. Each specimen is inherently unique, as the timing, chemistry, and environment of growth determine the inclusion’s shape, placement, and density.
Included Quartz occurs worldwide, with notable localities in Brazil, Madagascar, Pakistan, India, the United States, and parts of Africa. Because inclusions record a snapshot of the crystal’s growth history, many collectors consider Included Quartz to be a visual and geological record of Earth’s evolving conditions.
Included Quartz Geological Information
Included Quartz is composed of silicon dioxide (SiO₂) and crystallizes in the trigonal crystal system, consistent with all Quartz varieties. The defining feature is the presence of one or more foreign minerals incorporated during crystal growth.
Inclusions form when Quartz grows in environments where other minerals are suspended in hydrothermal fluids. As the Quartz crystal develops, these minerals may become trapped internally rather than being excluded or deposited on the surface. Growth may continue around the inclusion, fully enclosing it within the crystal body.
In some cases, inclusions outline earlier growth stages, forming phantoms. In others, needle-like or fibrous inclusions such as Rutile or Tourmaline grow simultaneously with the Quartz, creating complex internal structures.
Physical Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Mineral Species | Quartz with mineral inclusions |
| Chemical Formula | SiO₂ (host crystal) |
| Crystal System | Trigonal |
| Hardness (Mohs Scale) | 7 (host crystal) |
| Luster | Vitreous |
| Transparency | Transparent to translucent |
| Defining Feature | Internal mineral inclusions |
Structural Significance
From a geological perspective, inclusions provide valuable insight into the temperature, pressure, and chemistry present during crystal formation. Each Included Quartz specimen is effectively a natural archive of its growth environment.
Included Quartz Crystal Care & Ownership Advice
⚠️ Handling:
Included Quartz is generally durable, but internal fractures or delicate inclusions may be present. Handle gently and avoid sudden impacts.
🧼 Cleaning:
Water-safe for brief rinsing. Avoid prolonged soaking, especially for crystals with visible fractures or porous inclusions. Dry thoroughly.
☀️ Light:
Most Included Quartz is light-stable. Some iron-rich inclusions may darken slightly with prolonged intense sunlight.
📦 Storage & Display:
Store separated from harder specimens to prevent chipping. Display securely to protect terminations.
Smoky Quartz
For what and How Does One Use it?
Smoky Quartz is almost the default crystal in any crystal healing layout. It is grounding and protective, and can transform negative energy into positive energy. As one friend put it to me, Smoky Quartz is good for humans, because we are currently quite murky beings ourselves!
It can also be found in Elestial form and on rare occasions, Cathedral formation. Smoky Quartz clusters can be found, but are really quite rare. Sometimes Smoky combines with Amethyst, which gives the benefits of both, as well as creating their own unique combined energy. Phantom Quartz crystals in Smoky are very powerful in breaking old patterns and blockages.
As an elixir Smoky Quartz can have great effect against radiation-induced illnesses. It purges toxicity from the major bodily organs. It is very good for reining in wayward emotions and helps one put things into perspective. Smoky Quartz helps keep us grounded while under great stress. It also is a great boost to the body’s immune system.
Smoky quartz works very well in conjunction with Rose Quartz, Amethyst and Citrine. In some cases you can get Bi-colored crystals such as Smoky and White Quartz, which has a balancing effect in all yin and yang issues. There is also a tri-color Elestial family that has Smoky/White and Citrine Quartz. These are very powerful manifestation crystals and are unfortunately getting hard to find now.
It is a very joyful crystal. It is helpful to hold if you have other crystals that un-ground you such as Moldavite.
A lot of Smoky Quartz on the market is actually heated Clear Quartz. Majestic Quartz only supplies natural Smoky Quartz. If it is not translucent at all, be very suspicious. I have only seen 2 Smoky Quartz crystals that are not translucent, but are actually the real thing.
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