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Sonja Wichern posted an image in the group
What is it? from the myFOSSIL app 3 years, 8 months ago 3 years, 8 months ago3 years, 8 months agoUnsure what this is. It’s extremely clear or see through with gold color ribbon throughout rock. It has some rainbow spots. It look like there could be silver in it. It’s magnificent. When I show people they’re curious where I came upon it. Found where I live. Was told is could be quartz with ore. But I seriously know very little about rocks, minerals, and crystals but have been drawn to rock hunt anytime I can.
This may be a specimen of rutilated quartz.
@daniel-park I do agree with you.
the black Mineral is probably Black Tourmaline.
Definitely some kind of quartz. Nice find 🙂
gorgeous rutilated and tourmilated quartz. not a fossil but great find!
Thank you everyone. I really feel uneducated so Can I ask why this is a great find? What’s great about it? I love it because it is so different than anything I’ve ever found. The colors the weight is heavier it’s really just eye catching. I would appreciate understanding more. I am going to research more rutilated quartz, the ark you@daniel-park
It’s a quite unique type of quartz, with rutile mineral “needles” stuck inside it. It looks very cool!
It’s also used in jewelry, and interestingly while many gemstones’ quality goes down with inclusions like this, this type of quartz is prized for the needles of rutile mineral, which can look gold or silver.
Nice find!