Rutile

Name:
Rutile
Detailed information:

M Formula:	TiO2
Properties:
Red to reddish-brown to black color, adamantine to submetallic luster, streak pale-brown. Hardness 6–6.5, d 4.3, mp 1640C, refr index 2.7. Insoluble in acids.
Occurrence:
Virginia, West Africa, Australian beach sands.
Use:
Source of titanium and titanium compounds; ceramics; steel deoxidizer; welding rod coatings; pigment for paints, enamels, and tile.