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tetragonal simulant
Synthetic Rutile (Faceted)
TiO2
Quick Facts
Hardness
6.0
Specific Gravity
4.25
Refractive Index
2.616
Crystal Structure
tetragonal[4/mmm]:{110}@1.0 + {100}@0.8 + {101}@0.6 tetragonal
4/mmm
{110} {100} {101}
Physical Properties
Crystal Systemtetragonal
Hardness (Mohs)6.0
Specific Gravity4.25
CleavageDistinct on {110}
FractureConchoidal to sub-conchoidal
LustreAdamantine to sub-metallic
Optical Properties
Refractive Index2.616
Birefringence0.287
Dispersion0.33
Origin & Identification
Originsimulant
Growth Methodflame fusion
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