7.5" Septarian Slab DS029 pyrite cube Rutile in quartz is a Acrylic Base Dimensions 3 114TF2198 moldavite

Rutile in quartz is a mineral combination where needle-like rutile crystals are embedded within transparent quartz

They first appear

The bottom is self-healed and the sides have great striations and etching typical of quartz from this area

Layering Process: Each layer of minerals forms as a thin band

is also called birefringence and is also responsible for the incredible displays of rainbows inside many optical calcite pieces

7.5" Septarian Slab DS029 pyrite cube Rutile in quartz is a Acrylic Base Dimensions 3 114TF2198 moldavite Rutile in quartz is a mineral combination where needle like rutile crystals are embedded within transparent quartz They first appear