Rutilated Quartz

ORIGINS OF THE MINERAL

In 1803, Abraham Gottlob Werner, a German mineralogist and geologist, first described rutile, the name of which comes from the Latin “Rutilus”, meaning red. Indeed, certain specimens are characterized by an intense red color due to the titanium that composes it. Rutile quartz crystals have been known since Antiquity, and are used mainly as ornamental stones. The inclusions in golden needles and the warm colors that this crystal displays have long earned it the reputation of a stone that traps sunlight.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Rutile quartz stone is associated with the heart and solar plexus chakras. Its benefits on the lungs and heart muscle, and on the entire body are undeniable. The energy and vibrations of this quartz are known to improve heart function and blood circulation. It also regulates the nervous system. It is a valuable ally in combating problems linked to excess weight and tobacco addiction. At the digestive level, it repels feelings of sour stomach.

ENERGY PROPERTIES

The positive vibrations of rutile quartz make it a powerful ally for mental and spiritual well-being. Its virtues on behavior will be ideal in love, in order to maintain sentimental relationships that are stable, sincere and relieved of all tensions. It helps in particular to overcome shyness, by promoting frankness and sincerity, as well as self-confidence and independence.

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