Rutile quartz, which is also often referred to as Rutilated quartz is a fantastic combination of both quartz (i.e. rock crystal quartz) and rutile. Both substances are actually oxides, silicon oxide and titanium oxide, with chemical formula SiO2 and TiO2.
Rutilated quartz is considered to be the crystal of truth. As such, it can promote self-realization, since self-discovery means finding the inner truth about our own being, purpose and destiny. Rutile quart promotes better understanding of ourselves, as well as of others, since learning about us means learning about others too. It protects from lies, evil forces, and encourages spiritual self growth. It also offers protection from psychic attacks, and is thought to be able to neutralize the unhealthy influences even from one's former lives.
Visually, this form of quartz is very attractive. Usually, throughout the quartz matrix we observe tiny straight threads or needles of rutile, colored in gold, red or brownish. These wondrous inclusions of hair-like structures is what makes this stone so special. This combination can give this hybrid mineral an extraordinary look. The most notably occurrences are in Australia, Brazil, Madagascar, Norway, Pakistan, and in the USA.
As a semi precious gemstone rutile quartz has been used for centuries. It has been called various different names: Angelic hair, Cupid's arrows, arrows of love, etc. Otherwise, the name quartz and rutile come from the Saxon word “querklufterz”, which means ore, and Latin word "rutilus" meaning red. The less common name of this quartz variation is sagenite. Today we can obtain rutilated quartz in a laboratory, by mixing silica and rutile, and exposing the compound mixture to high temperature and pressures. As the mixture is gradually cooled down, and the pressure decreases the two phases start to separate, leading to tiny rutile portions being confined within the quartz matrix. There is a vast variety of minerals capable of forming inclusions in quartz, but rutilated quartz is one of the most famous examples. There can be several variations of this mineral:
In nature, this crystal is formed in the quartz deposits, where natural radiation from the surrounding radioactive elements can contribute in changing the color of the stone towards brown or gray nuances, in which case we speak of rutile smoky quartz.
Metaphysical properties and healing of rutilated quartz
The inclusions of rutile are thought to enhance the metaphysical properties of the host rock crystal, or the host smoky quartz. Since quartz is already a very strong and versatile metaphysical stone, this combination really gives a powerful tool for spiritual and self healing purposes. It is considered to increase understanding in difficult situations, providing for timely and appropriate response and resolution. This crystal can ease depression and loneness, giving us new directions in life, and amplifying creativity.
Rutilated quartz slows down the processes that lead to aging, and straightens the immune system. It is a strong healing stone, that can help, it is believed, even to heal radiation exposure. Rutilated quartz brings personal strength, originality helps with insomnia, cures depression, eliminates fears, phobias, anxiety, and releases self directed anger. It promotes forgiveness, opens the aura and enables the process of self healing. This stone is very useful in aura cleansing practices, since it is able to absorb many negativities. It is believed to be able to regenerate tissues on cellular level. It can be put on the solar plexus chakra for energy accumulation, on the throat chakra for the thyroid gland, and on the thymus - heart chakra for obtaining spiritual impulses and energy.
If you are surrounded by dark feelings and bad moods, this might be the right choice for you. It can emphasize the energy of other crystals, so you can use it in combination with other stones in special crystal patterns and grids.
The rutile quartz of golden color is able to integrate energy on all the levels of existence. It is an extraordinary healing stone, it enlightens the soul and by filtering out the negative energy can remove most of the barriers in spiritual life.
