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rutilated quartz

ROO-tih-lay-ted KWARTS

ˈruːtɪleɪtɪd kwɔːrts

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Syllable breakdown

rutilatedquartz

Dictionary meaning

A variety of quartz containing needlelike inclusions of rutile (titanium dioxide), creating dramatic golden, silver, or reddish threads within the stone.

Common mispronunciations

ROO-til-ay-ted KWARTZ

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