These tumbles are an earthy shield of obsidian night, alchemized with threads of golden vitality to ground the spirit and lift the soul. The visible golden and brown fibrous inclusions within the dark, almost chatoyant (cat's-eye effect) stone suggest it is Black Tourmaline with Golden Rutile or Copper Inclusions. It merges the intense protective and grounding properties of Black Tourmaline with the amplifying, uplifting, and vitalizing energy of Golden Rutile. It allows you to safely explore your own "shadow side" or subconscious, while the golden inclusions provide hope, illumination, and the strength to face and heal deep-seated issues. Golden Rutile is associated with increasing personal power, self-esteem, and attracting abundance. The stone helps transmute heavy, negative energy into lighter, positive energy. It combines the clarity of quartz (which rutilated tourmaline is based on) with the grounding of tourmaline, promoting mental clarity and spiritual insight. Because they are tumbled and smooth, they are perfect for carrying in a pocket or purse for on-the-go protection and grounding. Place these stones in the four corners of a room, or near the entryway, to create a protective barrier against incoming negativity.