Rutilated Quartz? Tourmalinated Quartz? What is the Difference?

Quartz crystal is one of the world's most beloved gemstones, exhibiting a wide array of colors and inclusions. When we talk about Rutilated Quartz, this refers to Quartz with straw-like growths of other minerals spearing through it. Most often, the minerals in question are part of the Rutile Group, and can range in color from golden to coppery to black. Tourmalinated Quartz occurs when the stripes and straws of mineral inclusion within the Quartz are specifically Tourmaline, as opposed to Rutile. This means that Tourmalinated Quartz can feature any of the many shades of Tourmaline crystal: Green Tourmaline, Pink Tourmaline, Rubellite Tourmaline, Dravite Tourmaline, and many others. The most abundant and well known variety is Black Tourmaline Rutilated Quartz, which is often tumbled, carved, or turned into crystal jewelry to show off this gemstone's unique appearance.

Metaphysical Properties and Meaning of Black Tourmaline Rutilated Quartz

Black Tourmaline Rutilated Quartz (aka: Black Tourmalinated Quartz, Black Tourmaline Quartz, or Black Tourmaline In Quartz) is known as a highly uplifting gem for clearing negativity, maintaining focus on the good things in life, and drawing in luck. Since it resonates from the Root Chakra to the Crown Chakra, Black Tourmalinated Quartz is considered beneficial for the entire Chakral Column and used in the dispersal of voids or blockages.  Black Tourmaline Rutilated Quartz is often worn or carried by those seeking stress relief, stability, and spiritual protection, since it is a crystal that combines and magnifies the properties of Black Tourmaline and Quartz.