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Golden Rutilated Quartz
Silicon dioxide with titanium dioxide inclusions (SiO2 + TiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, vitreous luster, transparent to translucent clarity, and hexagonal crystal system. Displays golden needle-like rutiles trapped within clear quartz.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, vitreous luster, transparent to translucent clarity, and hexagonal crystal system. Displays golden needle-like rutiles trapped within clear quartz.
Formation & geological history
Forms hydrothermally in pegmatites and metamorphic environments as quartz crystallizes around pre-existing rutile needles.
Uses & applications
Extensively cut, tumbled, and polished into beads for jewelry, metaphysical use, and ornamental carvings.
Geological facts
Often poetically referred to as 'Venus hair stone' due to the delicate golden inclusions resembling strands of hair.
Field identification & locations
Identified by transparent quartz bodies densely packed with metallic golden needles; sourced globally from Brazil, Madagascar, and the USA.
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