Faceted smoky quartz with rutile from Brazil 31ct
Locality: Brazil
Weight: 31ct
Dimensions: 29,5 x 15,6 x 12 mm
Color: Light brown
The smoky quartz contains inclusions of rutile and tourmaline.
| Category: | Faceted Smoky Quartz with Rutile |
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| Color: | Light brown |
Smoky Quartz with Rutile – a unique combination of quartz and natural inclusions
Faceted smoky quartz with rutile belongs among fascinating gemstones that captivate not only with their elegant smoky coloration, but also with unique natural inclusions hidden inside the stone. Fine golden needles of rutile create an unmistakable internal pattern, making every piece a true original created by nature.
What is smoky quartz?
Smoky quartz is a darker variety of quartz known for its smoky to brownish shades, formed naturally through exposure to radiation within the Earth’s crust. This popular mineral is valued for its elegant appearance, good hardness (7 on the Mohs scale), and wide use in jewelry as well as among mineral collectors.
Fascinating rutile inclusions
Rutile is a mineral composed of titanium dioxide, which appears in some quartz crystals in the form of fine needle-like inclusions. These natural formations can create striking golden lines, rays, or unique internal patterns that make each stone visually one of a kind. The combination of transparent to smoky quartz with rutile creates a highly attractive and collector-worthy gemstone combination.