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In this video, we explore rutile, a unique mineral composed of titanium dioxide (TiO2). Known for its prismatic and needle-like crystals, rutile comes in a variety of colors such as dark red, brown, and black, often with a metallic sheen. It has a hardness of 6 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale, a specific gravity between 4.2 and 5.6, and no distinct cleavage. Its luster ranges from submetallic to adamantine, with a pale brownish-yellow streak. Rutile is found in countries like Brazil, Madagascar, and the U.S., and is used both in gemstones and industry.

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