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Quartz, Rutile, Saline Valley, Inyo Co., California, USA
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.New Collector GuideEarthWonders Editor
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2026/01
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