Rutilated quartz is quartz that has rutile inclusions. Rutile is the natural form of titanium oxide used in high tech alloys. It is prized in gemstones as they can looked like little darts of gold which explains its alternative names - Cupid's Darts, Venus Hairstone and Fleches d'amour. This gemstone has an often quoted metaphysical property - it is said to slow down the aging process!
References
http://mineralminers.com/html/rtqminfo.htm
http://www.bernardine.com/gemstones/rutilated-quartz.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rutile
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