{"product_id":"golden-rutile-clear-quartz-polished-poiint-50mm-miras-gerias-brazil","title":"Golden Rutile Clear Quartz Polished Point - 50mm - Minas Gerais, Brazil","description":"\u003cp\u003eA breathtaking \u003cstrong\u003eGolden Rutile Clear Quartz polished point\u003c\/strong\u003e measuring \u003cstrong\u003e50mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, sourced from \u003cstrong\u003eMinas Gerais, Brazil\u003c\/strong\u003e — a stunning specimen featuring golden rutile needles suspended within crystal-clear quartz, creating a natural work of art that is as visually spectacular as it is energetically powerful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Rutilated Quartz?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRutilated Quartz forms when needle-like crystals of \u003cstrong\u003erutile (titanium dioxide, TiO₂)\u003c\/strong\u003e become enclosed within quartz as it grows. The rutile needles can appear gold, silver, copper-red, or black depending on their iron content and oxidation state — golden rutile being among the most prized for its warm, luminous appearance. The needles may be arranged in parallel, fan-like, or star-burst formations, each piece entirely unique. Minas Gerais, Brazil is the world’s foremost source of high-quality rutilated quartz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeology:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quartz (SiO₂) forms in hydrothermal veins and pegmatites. Rutile inclusions become trapped during the crystal’s growth phase when conditions allow both minerals to crystallise simultaneously. The resulting specimen preserves a geological moment billions of years in the making. Minas Gerais (“General Mines”) is one of the world’s richest mineral-producing regions, responsible for a significant proportion of the globe’s finest quartz, tourmaline, topaz, and gemstone specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical Properties:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuartz: SiO₂ — Hardness 7, trigonal, vitreous lustre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRutile: TiO₂ — Hardness 6–6.5, tetragonal, adamantine to submetallic lustre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransparency: Transparent to translucent (quartz host)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecific gravity: 2.65 (quartz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn crystal healing traditions, Golden Rutilated Quartz is known as the \u003cstrong\u003eIlluminator of the Soul\u003c\/strong\u003e — associated with amplified intention, spiritual growth, clarity of purpose, and the acceleration of manifestation. The golden rutile threads are said to carry the energy of the sun, promoting positivity, confidence, and the removal of energetic blockages. Combined with the Master Healer properties of Clear Quartz, this is considered one of the most powerful crystals available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrystal: Natural Golden Rutilated Clear Quartz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocality: Minas Gerais, Brazil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 49 x 30 x 25mm polished point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 58g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse: Crystal display, altar, meditation, energy work, manifestation, collecting, gifting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAs a natural crystal, rutile needle density, arrangement, clarity, and exact appearance are unique to this piece — a one-of-a-kind specimen.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Rock \u0026 Fossil Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54593721860429,"sku":"UBHNY","price":32.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0982\/0120\/7117\/files\/Golden_Rutile_Clear_Quartz_Polished_Point_2_UBHNY.jpg?v=1787832298","url":"https:\/\/www.rockandfossilshop.co.uk\/products\/golden-rutile-clear-quartz-polished-poiint-50mm-miras-gerias-brazil","provider":"The Rock \u0026 Fossil Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}