Mossy Rutilated Quartz Tear Drops measure approximately 9x6mm up to 12x7mm in size, the polish is excellent on a vitreous luster, faceting is excellent creating a symmetrical tear drop shape, these Mossy Rutilated Quartz are semi-translucent with reddish needles & moss-like features giving them a brick red tone, these beads are expertly matched for quality & medium color, and the gems are a strong brownish red hue with rutile needles which provide a top to bottom consistent color on the strand.