What is Rutile?
Rutile is a black or reddish-brown [[mineral]] made of [[titanium dioxide]], typically occurring as needle-like [[Crystal|crystals]]. The main uses for rutile are the manufacture of refractory [[ceramic]], as a [[pigment]], and for the production of titanium metal. Finely powdered rutile is a brilliant white pigment and is used in paints, plastics, paper, foods, and other applications that call for a bright white color. {{Titanium minerals}} [[Category:Minerals]] {{stub}}