Rutile

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Rutile

TiO₂

Oxide mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
TiO₂
Group
Oxides
Crystal system
Tetragonal
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Brown
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
P4₂/mnm
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
4.DB.05
Dana classification
4.4.1.1
IMA status
Grandfathered mineral (G)
IMA symbol
Rt
Locality
🇪🇸 Horcajuelo de la Sierra
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after red

Source: Wikidata

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