Rutile Quartz

Effects and Meanings The effects of rutilated quartz are stronger than those of ordinary natural stones, because the energy of the natural stone is combined with the characteristics of the inclusions. In particular, as a "power stone rutilated quartz," it is expected to have the effects of improving financial luck, strengthening decision-making ability, and stabilizing the mind, and there are differences depending on the color. Gold rutilated quartz is said to bring wealth, red rutilated quartz to promote passion, and black rutilated quartz is suitable for blocking negative energy.

Quality

  1. Inclusion type and density: A high rutile content and uniform arrangement are indicators of high quality.
  2. Vividness of color: Choose stones with clear, specific colors, such as golden for titanium quartz or deep red for red rutilated quartz.
  3. Transparency and absence of scratches: The crystal part should be highly transparent and free of cracks and cloudiness.
  4. Processing technique: Does the cut shape bring out the beauty of the inclusions (e.g. loose cut emphasizes the three-dimensionality of the inclusions)?

Rutilated Quartz Types

  • Titanium Quartz: Gold with Rutile (Most Popular)
  • Red/Silver Rutile: Color changes depending on the proportion of iron oxide and titanium
  • Black rutilated quartz: A type that emphasizes protective effects and contains black tourmaline
  • Green rutile: Contains green needle-shaped and fibrous amphibole.
  • Blue rutile: A quartz crystal containing blue needle-shaped crystals.
  • Rabbit Hair Rutilated Quartz: This is a rutilated quartz that contains soft, fluffy needle-shaped crystals that resemble rabbit hair.

Purpose and budget (Rutilated Quartz price)

The going rate for raw stones is from 1,000 yen, while jewelry is from 5,000 yen. Prices vary greatly depending on the size and type.

How to tell if it's real rutilated quartz :

  • Synthetic stones have unnaturally vivid colors and the arrangement of rutile appears mechanical.
  • Fluorescent reaction under UV light (no reaction in the natural state).

Rutilated quartz is a natural "mineral work of art." It is important to understand the different types and their effects and choose the real thing that suits your needs.