This rutilated quartz crystal contains well-formed needle-like crystals of rutile. 5.8 x 5.2 x 2.7 cm. Minas Gerais, Brazil. © Rob Lavinsky, www.iRocks.com. Used with permission.
Colorless Quartz Other from Brazil
This rutilated quartz crystal contains well-formed needle-like crystals of rutile. 5.8 x 5.2 x 2.7 cm. Minas Gerais, Brazil. © Rob Lavinsky, www.iRocks.com. Used with permission.
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| Gemstone | Quartz, Rutilated Quartz |
| Natural or man made | Natural |
| Origin | Brazil |
| Origin details | Minas Gerais |
| Height | 58 |
| Width | 52 |
| Depth | 27 |
| Gem State | Other |
| Color | Colorless |
| Transparency | Transparent |