Crystal system: Tetragonal.
Cell salt: Titanium dioxide, often with substantial amounts of iron.
Colour: Red, reddish brown, black.
Energy: Electric.
Element: Fire and earth.
Planet/sign: Mars-Pluto/Aries; Saturn/Capricorn.
Uses: Rutile both disciplines and structures our approach to life. It filters out painful memories and may be used when investigating the shadow side of the self.