Quartz, rutile, what's the story? Rutiliated quartz has needlelike crystal inclusions of Rutile, a major ore of titanium that can look like small bars or threads of imbedded gold. This can often be a difficult stone to attain a smooth surface without pits. It has been referred to as Cupid's darts and Venus's hair stone as well as fleches d'amour.

Some believe the rutilated quartz to have certain properties. It can bring forth a person's strengths and orginality. It can also aid in sleep. It also is said to intensify metaphysical properties of the host crystal and enhance one's understanding of difficult situations. And there are others who believe it can enhance creativity and relieve depression and loneliness.