Unheated Rutilated Quartz 16.88 (RUQU1688)

16.88 Carat
Colorless with Yellow Needles
Transparent

GRADING REPORT RUQU1688

- Identification: Natural Unheated & Untreated Rutile Quartz
- Carat: 16.88
- Shape: Oval Single Cabochon
- Measures: 19.85x13.89x7.90 (millimeter)
- Color Grade: n.a.
- Tone: n.a.
- Zoning: n.a.
- Clarity: Transparent / Visible Rutile Needles
- Cutting Grade: Very Good
  - Finish: Very Good
  - Depth: 57%
- Origin: Brazil

Treatment: None

Certificate No: IGI 361902757

Overall Grade: Very Good

Comment: Sold as, and paid for, in a parcel of rutile topaz but really quartz (topaz remains elusive). Equally pretty though less heavy (and cheaper) with bright yellow needles running lengthwise through the gem from one tip to the other, mostly bundled in one set of parallel lines. From a distance, for the casual onlooker, a bright yellow cabochon, but then there are these inexplicable sparks coming from inside the gem, inexplicable because there are no facets. But the rutile inclusions create their own internal lightshow, gleaming movement running up and down inside the gem, asking for a second curious look. Answer questions at your leisure. Jumbo-ring size or pendant, or in a surprise silver-bracelet as a watch-replacement (since everybody uses his phone for timing nowadays). IGI report, shipping and all WildFish extras free of charge.