Rutile 0.99 ct.

Rutile

Is a Titanium Oxide with formula TiO2 and hardness of 6-6.5.

Important mineral in the industry for its resistance to corrosion and strenght,is well known to gems and mineral collectors for being the major responsible for the fenomenal stones ,producing a cat's eye and asterism effect.The crystals are usually dark red or golden brown, blackish and opaque,rarely transparent.Due to its high specific weight and high refractive index the luster is higher than diamond.Here we have an opaque stone,but very shiny; from China

Size:6x6x3.9 mm.

Weight:0.99 ct.

CODE#3349