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COPPER RUTILE QURTZ
Article Id -
AGG0000108
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Nature of Material: quartz is a mineral species; hexagonal (trigonal) Crystal system; chemical composition SiO2
Appearance: Transparent to opaque nearly an colors; also see following entries on Amethyst, Citrine, and Tiger’s-Eye
Phenomena: iridescence, asterism, Aventurescence; also see Tiger-'s-Eye for chatoyant varieties
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Variety and Trade Names
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ROCK CRYSTAL - transparent colorless
SMOKY QUARTZ OR CAIRNGORM - transparent light to dark brown; sometimes nearly opaque black (called Marion)
ROSE QUARTZ- semitransparent to translucent pink, often very light in tone.
AVENTURINE QUARTZ - translucent to opaque quartzite showing glittery reflections (aventurescence) from included crystals of another mineral; most aventurine quartz seen in jewelry is green, although it also occurs in gray. and yellow to brown colors
RUTILATED QUARTZ - see Sagenitic quartz
SAGENITIC QUARTZ (sometimes called Sagenitic) - general term referring to transparent quartz (usual1y rock crystal) containing eye-visible needle-like inclusions, such as golden rutile, or dark tourmaline or actinolite needles; often specified according to the type of inclusions contained – rutilated quartz, Tourmalinated quartz, for example; fanciful desig-nations like Cupid's darts, fleches d'amour, Venus hair stone, Thetis hair stone, and cat's-fur quartz were also applied to Sagenitic quartz.
DUMORTIERITE QUARTZ - translucent to opaque dark blue to violet, colored by Dumortierite inclusions
MILKY QUARTZ - translucent to opaque white to very light gray; also occurs semitransparent with a bluish cast
STAR QUARTZ - rose quartz, or grayish or mill{y quartz showing asterism (generally 6 rays); also called asteriated quartz
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Identification
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Misnomers
Herkimer diamond, Arizona diamond, Arkansas diamond, Alaska diamond, Cornish diamond, etc.
Rock crystal smoky topaz, burnt topaz, Scotch topaz - smoky quartz California lapis - Dumortierite quartz
Moonstone - semitransparent milky quartz
Indian jade - green aventurine quartz
Typical Size Range: 1 - 20 ct; faceted stones over 1000 ct are known
Typical Cutting Styles: faceted, cabochons, carvings, depending on the variety
Identification
Optic Character: DR uniaxial positive or AGG (depending on variety)
Refractive Index: 1.544-1.553 (very constant)
Birefringence: .009 (may not be detectable in aggregate varieties)
Dispersion: .013
Specific Gravity: 2.66 (+ .03. -.02)
Polish Luster: vitreous
Fracture: conchoidal to uneven or granular (in aggregates)
Luster: vitreous
Cleavage: none
Hardness: 7
Toughness: good
Identifying Characteristics
color zoning, twinning, liquid, 2-phase, and 3-phase inclusions, negative crystals, may show bull's-eye or Airy's spiral optic figure. Sagenitic quartz - prominent needle-like inclusions star quartz - contains many tiny inclusions and may have a foil backing to enhance color and star Aventurine quartz - flake or platelet inclusions that cause the aventurescence Dumortierite quartz - strongly pleochroic blue dumortierite inclusions.
Availability: Plentiful to scarce, depending on the variety; quartz is the most common mineral species in the earth's crust. Public Recognition: rock crystal, rose quartz - familiar; smoky quartz - familiar, but frequently confused with topaz; others - unfamiliar
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Birthstone Designation
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Birthstone Designation(s): rock crystal - Monday smoky - November, 1:00 am
Major Source: Brazil. Others: Germany, Hungary, India, Iran, Japan, Madagascar, Mexico, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Scotland, Spain, Switzerland, Uruguay, US, USSR
Recommended Disclosures: Advice when treated or treatment is a possibility.
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The Meaning Of Rutilated Quartz
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Rutilated Quartz -The stone to boost the immune
While most varieties of transparent quartz are valued most when they lack inclusions, some varieties are valued chiefly because of inclusions! The most popular of these is known as rutilated quartz. Rutilated quartz is transparent rock crystal with golden needles of rutile arrayed in patterns inside.
Every pattern is different and some are breathtakingly beautiful. The inclusions are sometimes called Venus hair. Less well known is a variety called Tourmalinated quartz which, instead of golden rutile, has black or dark green tourmaline crystals.
Mystical
Rutilated quartz is also purported to enhance mental and physical stability, self-reliance, and meditation on feminine ideas. It is reputed by intuitive and folklore to diminish fears, depression and issues with decision-making. Rutile is said to intensify the metaphysical properties of its host quartz crystal (see the metaphysical properties of rock crystal or smoky quartz). Rutilated quartz is also said to enhance one's understanding in difficult situations, thus facilitating timely and appropriate solutions. It is also said to relieve depression and loneliness, and to help provide new direction and enhance creativity.
In the psychic and spiritual realms, rutilated quartz is used for meditation, spiritual communications, and dream work. It is particularly good for seeking higher spiritual experiences and meditation on feminine ideas. Rutilated quartz is also used metaphysically to deflect negative energies and unwanted energetic, psychic, and magical interferences.
Healing
Rutilated quartz is said to assist with tissue regeneration, assimilation of nutrition, and slow the advancement of aging. It is also said to boost the immune system and treat respiratory illness. Rutilated quartz is also a mystical crystal "diagnostic tool" which can help discover the true cause of an ailment. Rutilated quartz is said to slow down the aging process and to help strengthen the immune system. It is also said to be a strong healer and to be helpful in recovering from radiation exposure.
Physically, rutilated quartz is said to be beneficial for food disorders, the immune system, regeneration of tissue, fatigue, depression, respiratory illness, stability of all physical systems and general health, and absorption of nutrients from food. It is also reputed by intuitive sources to be helpful for getting energy moving in meridians and areas where the physical energy is sluggish. Rutiliated quartz is also a mystical crystal "diagnostic tool" which can help discover the true cause of an ailment.
Magical
Energy: Projective
Rutilated quartz is an energy stone, and can be worn during magical rituals or placed on the stone altar o increase the effectiveness of the ritual and the magic process.
Zodiac
Associated with Taurus and Gemini zodiac signs.
Chakra
Rutilated quartz is associated with the 3rd, Solar Plexus Chakra, and is sometimes considered a link between the 1st, Root or Base Chakra and 7th, Crown Chakra chakras, which in turn will help to energize the Kundalini energy.
Rutilated quartz said to be particularly effective for getting things moving energetically. It can help slowed chakras return to normal spin and balance.
HINDI NAME – Copper Rutile Quartz TAMBRA BAL BILLORE
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