An amazing nugget necklace features stunning Black Rutile Quartz from Brazil.
Precious metal: No Metal
Average Weight:
Number of Gemstones: 1
Shape: Nugget
Total Carat Weight: 270.00cts
Birthstone Month:
Rutilated Quartz is not associated with any particular birthstone month.
History & Lore:
There is not 100% agreement regarding the exact origins of the name Quartz, but
the two most widely accepted opinions are that the word Quartz is derived from
the Greek 'krystallos', meaning “ice”, or the German 'quarz'.
Rutile is derived from the Latin word 'rutilus', meaning
“red”.
Some of the earliest primitive tools fashioned by man
some 2.5 million years ago, and discovered in the Omo valley in Ethiopia were
made of Quartz. It is believed that Quartz was used because of its hardness and
isotropic brittleness that made the fashioning of the tools relatively easy. Projectile points used for fire-making have
been found on Mousterian sites in Western Europe that date back around 40,000
years.
Rutilated Quartz is believed to help one gain
a better understanding during difficult situations so they can act
appropriately and efficiently. It is also believed to relieve feelings of
depression and loneliness, and can provide direction and creativity to the
wearer. It is thought to slow the aging
process and help strengthen the immune system. In addition, it is believed to
be a strong healing stone and can help the wearer recover from radiation
exposure.
Rutilated Quartz can be found in most of the
major gem producing nations. The vast
majority is mined in Brazil.
Rutilated Quartz is a variety of Quartz
crystals that contain impurities of Titanium Oxide. The impurities are called
rutile. Rutilated Quartz however, is
desired for its golden or red needles of rutile. These stones are formed
because at high temperatures and pressure, the Quartz and rutile are in a
liquid state. As these temperatures cool and the pressure drops, the two
separate with the rutile needles being trapped inside the Quartz.