Rutile
Rutile is a mineral with the chemical formula TiO2. It has a Mohs hardness of 6-6.5 and metallic to adamantine luster.
Rutile properties
| Type | Mineral |
|---|---|
| Chemical formula | TiO2 |
| Mohs hardness | 6-6.5 |
| Luster | Metallic to adamantine |
| Typical colors | Red, brown, yellow, black |
| Formation | Forms in high-temperature and high-pressure environments; often as an accessory mineral in igneous and metamorphic rocks. |
| Rarity | 5 / 10 |
Mohs hardness 6–6.5 — fairly hard
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