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Group of Six Quartz Cabochons with Six-Rayed Rutiles Centering on Hematite--"Starburst Quartz"
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Group of Six Quartz Cabochons with Six-Rayed Rutiles Centering on Hematite--"Starburst Quartz"
Ibitiara, Bahia, Brazil
From a small mineral find in early 2004, these cabochons represent a fascinating mineral association—-interpenetrating hematite and rutiles within quartz. The bright metallic luster of the hematite creates a visually arresting contrast against the golden rutile needles and the transparency of the quartz. Also known in the mineral hobby as "starburst quartz", each has an excellent, 6-rayed star centering on hematite, including three smaller cabochons: oval, weighing approximately 17.5 carats, pear-shaped, weighing approximately 14.5 carats, and circular cabochon, weighing approximately 24.0 carats; and three larger cabochons, including a free-form, weighing approximately 73.5 carats, circular, weighing approximately 96.5 carats; and pear-shape, weighing approximately 68.0 carats. Total weight approximately 294.0 carats. (6)
From a small mineral find in early 2004, these cabochons represent a fascinating mineral association—-interpenetrating hematite and rutiles within quartz. The bright metallic luster of the hematite creates a visually arresting contrast against the golden rutile needles and the transparency of the quartz. Also known in the mineral hobby as "starburst quartz", each has an excellent, 6-rayed star centering on hematite, including three smaller cabochons: oval, weighing approximately 17.5 carats, pear-shaped, weighing approximately 14.5 carats, and circular cabochon, weighing approximately 24.0 carats; and three larger cabochons, including a free-form, weighing approximately 73.5 carats, circular, weighing approximately 96.5 carats; and pear-shape, weighing approximately 68.0 carats. Total weight approximately 294.0 carats. (6)

