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Rutilated Quartz
Stone of Illumination
- Color
- Clear quartz threaded with golden or copper needle-like inclusions
- Chakra
- Solar Plexus & Crown
- Zodiac
- Gemini
- Element
- Fire & Air
- Hardness
- 7 (Mohs)
- Origin
- Brazil, Madagascar
The golden threads running through Rutilated Quartz look like captured light — and that's exactly the role this stone plays, amplifying Quartz's clarity into focused, purposeful illumination.
Used for:
- Amplifying clarity, intention, and manifestation
- Filtering out negative or draining energy
- Illuminating a clear sense of purpose
- Boosting focus during ambitious work
Each piece's inclusions are unique — no two illuminate quite the same way.