Smoky Quartz with Rutile inclusions Carving, Buddha

Item Description

Quartz is the most "inclusion friendly" minerals out there, and the variety of minerals that are included in Quartz make for some interesting and unique gems. This carving is from the famous Novo Horizonte locality in Brazil. It's a wonderful gem quality slightly smoky colored Quartz which plays host to very thin, brilliant, acicular crystals of golden Rutile which is carved into the shape of a sitting smiling Buddha. A really special and eye-catching carving of this famous material. The carving weighs 221.60 grams, and is priced at $1,108.00 retail in our inventory. A fine quality carving that would look great in a display case. If you're looking for a unique gift idea, this is a great piece to give to somebody interesting in gems, minerals or lapidary items.