Quartz is the most common mineral on Earth. It makes up about 12% of the earth's crust. It is also the most varied in terms of variety and color. Rutilated quartz is clear quartz with golden rutile needles throughout the gemstone. Rutile is a major ore of titanium, which is a metal used for high tech alloys.
Rutilated quartz has been referred to as Cupid's darts, Venus hair stone and Fleches d'amour. The name quartz comes from the Saxon word querklufterz which meant cross vein ore. The name rutile comes from the Latin word rutilus meaning red. Rutilated Quartz Jewelry is a unique gemstone of clear quartz with golden needles of rutile through the stone. Set in a gold, rutilated quartz comes to life.
