Each stone varies. Rutilated quartz is programmable for attunement similarly to clear quartz. It's other abilities are amplification, acceleration, expanding awareness and quickening and grounding manifestation. The majority of rutilated quartz on the market is found in Madagascar or Brazil. This stone activates the higher mind and can heal etheric blockages.
Physically, it has been used to help some with the "phantom pain" phenomenon where a part of the body is removed but pain is still felt. It can also stimulate hair growth and help fight hair loss.