Crystal Rock Formations of Alaska - Rutilated Quartz

Our Fall/Winter range"Alaska Edition" has all kinds of little details and tidbits we ought to share. For instance, included in our women's collection is a lovely organic scoop neck tshirt that comes paired with a leather "Medicine Pouch," inspired by the herb pouch the shaman of Alaska used. This pouch is detachable for easy washing and each one contains a piece of tumbled "Rutilated Quartz," a crystal rock formation indigenous to Alaska and other areas.

For all you new-agey types out there, here's a few facts about Rutilated Quartz: Rutile is a major ore in Titanium. This particular rock forms a needle-like crystal inclusion inside. This form of quartz is known as "rutilated" and it looks like it has small threads of embedded gold running through it.

Rutilated quartz has been referred to as Cupid's darts, Venus hair stone and Fleches d'amour.

Folklore says Rutliated Quartz has the following healing properties: Brings forth each person's strengths, originality and aids sleep. It enhances creativity and to relieve depression and loneliness. Rutilated quartz is also said to slow down the aging process and is said to be a strong healer.

So there you have it! Come this October, get yourself some cool PVBLIC scoops and heal yourself while you're at it!