Rutilated Quartz is thought to be a spiritual powerhouse, infusing the spirit with light and joy, aiding emotional healing by bringing peace and acting as an anti-depressant crystal. Believed to foster a connection to higher realms, it aligns the mind with higher consciousness and supports spiritual growth. Additionally, this crystal is associated with cleansing the aura, drawing off negative energy, and providing protection against negative thoughts from others. These metaphysical properties, while intriguing, should be approached with an open yet discerning mindset.
Rutile quartz is also known as Cupid's Darts, Fleches D'Amour, and Venus hair stone.
The rutile inclusions found inside the star rutile quartz are actually the titanium dioxide mineral formations. These inclusions also show the presence of iron oxide. The beautiful red and golden rutile structures are formed when there is a rich amount of iron oxide.
Star rutilated quartz shows the refractive index of 1.544 to 1.553.
It has a lovely transparent to translucent appearance with a vitreous luster.
The beautiful looking star rutile quartz shows a hardness of around 7 on the Mohs scale.