Phantom Quartz

Features

Rutile quartz is a natural mineral that contains titanium dioxide crystals within the quartz. Its Japanese name is rutile quartz, and it is commonly known as "needle quartz" or "gold wire quartz". The quartz with needles has various shapes and is sometimes called "Venus's hair" because it is curved like hair, and also called "Cupid's arrow" because it looks like an arrow. The more fine needles there are, the higher the value. The rarest and most famous of these is the "cat's eye" with its linear shine, which is very popular for its brilliant beauty, and its value has risen accordingly.

The types of needle-containing quartz are distinguished by the shape and color of the inclusions. For example, there are many different types, such as "titanium quartz" which contains mainly rutile, "red rutilated quartz" which has a reddish hue, "black rutilated quartz" which is wrapped in black tourmaline, and "rabbit hair rutilated quartz" which has soft hair-like inclusions.

Effects and Meanings <br>The effects of Phantom Quartz are said to change depending on the color and pattern.

  • Green Phantom : A "lucky stone" that improves business and financial luck. The Juhobon type supports financial savings.
  • Red Phantom : Arouses passion and vitality, and is effective in revitalizing human relationships.
  • White Phantom : Suitable for improving concentration and memory, for students and creators.
  • Pyramid shape : A symbol of success that enhances goal achievement and promotes step-by-step growth.
    In the spiritual field, it is said to be a stone that heals past trauma and increases "concentration on the present," and holding it in the hand during meditation is said to help purify the mind.
  • Juhoben type: The quartz crystal and chlorite parts are separated into a phantom shape, and according to Chinese Feng Shui it is called a "juhoben" and is gaining popularity as an auspicious item that stores luck and fortune.

Quality

  1. Artistic Inclusions :
    • Juboben: The pattern occupies more than 30% of the crystal and has clear boundaries.
    • Pyramid type: Three or more layers of triangles with a sharp apex
  2. Color density : Green phantom is deep green, red is bright red, and so on.
  3. Transparency : The crystal should be clear except for the illusionary part (cloudiness will result in a deduction of points).
  4. Processing : The natural shape of the rough stone is preserved and it has not been excessively polished.

Tips for choosing

  1. Color selection according to purpose :
    • Increase your fortune → Green (Pack of 10)
    • Energy boost → Red (peony pattern)
    • Mental concentration → White (layered structure)
  2. Pattern Identification :
    • Artificial inclusions have patterns that are too regular (natural inclusions have an organic spread)
    • Check the three-dimensional effect of the inclusions in the enlarged image
  3. Purification Method :
    • Sunlight can cause discoloration, so moonlight or sage fumigation is recommended.

Phantom quartz is an "artwork of the earth" created by natural inclusions. Understand the meaning of the colors and patterns, and choose a stone that matches your purpose and intuition. Reliable shops will certify the place of origin and perform UV testing to determine whether the stone is natural, so it is important to gather information before purchasing.