Black rutilated quartz rough from India will have needles of black rutile or other minerals in a milky colored quartz. (Stock 264) The needles of rutile become entombed in the quartz as the quartz crystals grow. The rough rutilated quartz is considered specimen grade. The size of the rough black rutilated quartz will be from 1/2 pound to fifteen pounds or more per piece and sells for $2.00 for one pound.