| Mineral | Rutile |
|---|---|
| Formula | TiO2 |
| Crystal Form | Tetragonal/Ditetragonal-Dipyramidal [4/m 2/m 2/m] |
| Cleavage | {110} distinct, {100} less distinct; |
| Color | Blood red, Bluish, Brownish yellow, Brown-red, Yellow, Grayish-black, Black, Brown, or Violet |
| Density | 4.2 – 4.2 g/cm3 |
| Diaphaneity | Transparent |
| Fracture | Irregular/Uneven, Conchoidal, Su |
| Hardness | 6.0 - 6.5 |
| Lustre | Adamantine, Metalic |
| Streak | Greyish black, Pale brown, Light |
| Dana 8 Class | 4.4.1.1 |
| Strunz Class | IV/D.02-10 |
| Mindat | mindat.org |
| WebMineral | WebMineral |
| ID | 187 |