Quartz, Rutile, Saline Valley, Inyo Co., California, USA - image 1
Quartz, Rutile, Saline Valley, Inyo Co., California, USA - image 2
Quartz, Rutile, Saline Valley, Inyo Co., California, USA - image 3

Quartz, Rutile, Saline Valley, Inyo Co., California, USA

Unknown Owner

Lustrous light smoky quartz with inclusions of rutile near the base. Well terminated, little to no damage visible. Ex. Ed Pedersen

Editor's note

Look closely at the bottom of the crystal in the image to understand what the fuss is about. Quartz is relatively common, but rutile "needles" that grow inside the quartz crystal are what make this item special. If you are one of the collectors dreaming of owning a rutilated quartz sphere one day, this is the perfect starter item for you.

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Product details

Species
Rutile, QuartzAbout Rutile →
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.8 x 1.4 x 1.0 cm
Added on03/17/2025
Locality
USA, Arkansas, Saline County

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
01/2026Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—DanZ RockshopNot disclosed

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Rutile
Mineral guide
Learn about Rutile
sharp tetragonal prisms with mirror luster, diverse twinning, and rutilated quartz; prized for sculptural form, color variety, and display value.
Regional guide
Rutile from Saline County
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