Large Quartz with Rutile Inclusion Gemstone from Brazil 58.29 cts.

Gem: Quartz with Rutile Inclusions
Weight: 58.29 cts.
Size: 23.3 x 22.8 mm.
Color: Silvery Copper and Colorless
Clarity: I
Cut: Asscher
Locality: Brazil
Treatment: None

Brazil has a vast amount of fantastic inclusion gemstones, but good quality stones like this are more difficult to find. This stone features a spray pattern of Rutile incased in excellent quality clear Quartz. The rutile flashes a beautiful silvery copper color when moved in the hand. One of the most important factors for inclusion gems is the placement of the inclusion inside the stone. Another defining factor of good quality inclusion stones in the quality of the surrounding mineral, i.e. the clarity of the Quartz. This stone has both; nice clear Quartz and the inclusions are displayed aesthetically on one side. This stone is over 50 carats and will make al large piece of jewelry, but is a nice display specimen as well. Enjoy!