Mineralogy
Black Rutile, also known as Rutilated Quartz with black tourmaline inclusions, is a clear or smoky quartz infused with needle-like strands of black tourmaline (schorl). It combines the amplifying clarity of quartz with the protective and grounding energy of black tourmaline.
Moh
6.5–7
Element
Water (水) & Metal (金) – In Wu Xing, Black Rutile reflects Water for its grounding and protective depth, and Metal for its cleansing, structured, and deflective properties—ideal for mental clarity and energy protection.
Benefits
Shields against negative energy and psychic interference
Enhances grounding while maintaining mental clarity
Helps dispel fear, anxiety, and chaotic thought patterns
Supports chakra alignment, especially root and crown
Encourages transformation through protected awareness
Bracelet Size
16 cm (custom sizing available upon request)
Bead Size 8mm