Smoky Quartz is known to help ground oneself to Earth by opening up the root chakra and solar plexus. These tools can assist to bring your dreams, wants, and desires into reality. Smoky Quartz is used when we seek to transform our lives by removing negativity and reconnecting ourselves with the Earth and its powerful energies. Smoky quartz is used to activate the upper chakras and connect them with the lower ones promoting alignment of energy patterns. It has been known to absorb the negative energy from the environment and brings a calming effect. Rutilated quartz is a variety of quartz containing needle-like inclusions of rutile, a mineral composed primarily of titanium dioxide (with large amounts of iron oxide). Approximate Measurements: Length: 3” Depth: 3” Height: 2” Weight: 8.8 oz.