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Rutile is a mineral that is mainly composed of titanium dioxide. It is commonly found in metamorphic rocks and is formed due to high temperatures and high pressures in the environment.

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Which of the titanium-containing minerals rutile (TiO2) or ilmenite (FeTiO3) has the larger percent of titanium?

Rutile (TiO2) has a higher percentage of titanium compared to ilmenite (FeTiO3). Specifically, rutile contains about 60% titanium by weight, while ilmenite contains approximately 36% titanium. Therefore, rutile is the titanium-rich mineral of the two.


Is magnetite a rutile material?

No, magnetite is not a rutile material. Magnetite is a naturally occurring iron oxide mineral with the chemical formula Fe3O4, while rutile is a mineral composed of titanium dioxide (TiO2). They have different chemical compositions and crystal structures.


What is the common form of the element titanium?

(Fe,Mg,Mn,Ti)O3, Ilmenite {mostly FeTiO3} and Titanium Dioxide, TiO2, Rutile. By the formulas, Ilmenite includes Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Titanium and Oxygen. Rutile is simpler and composed of Titanium and Oxygen (Oxidized Titanium, Titanium rust!)


What metal is extracted from rutile?

Titanium is refined from it's ore using liquid Magnesium.


Why are manufactures more likely to obtain titanium from rutile then from ilmenite?

Manufacturers prefer to obtain titanium from rutile over ilmenite because rutile has a higher titanium dioxide (TiO2) content, typically around 95%, compared to ilmenite, which contains about 50-60% TiO2. This higher purity means that less processing is required to extract titanium from rutile, making it more cost-effective and efficient. Additionally, rutile's more favorable physical properties, such as better crystallinity and lower impurities, enhance the quality of the final titanium products.

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Is rutile an ore?

Yes- it is a form of Titanium.


What is a Rutile?

Rutile is a mineral composed of titanium and oxygen.


Where is rutile found?

Rutile is found in Marquette Michigan.


What is the mineral family for rutile?

Rutile, TiO2, is an oxide. An interesting mineral, most unusual for being trimorphous with anatase and rutile.


Does rutile have cleavage or fracture?

yes rutile has cleavage-distinct (100) yes rutile has fracture


What is the chemical formula of rutile?

The chemical formula of rutile is TiO2, where Ti represents titanium and O represents oxygen. It is a mineral form of titanium dioxide commonly found in igneous rocks and metamorphic rocks.


What is rutile used for?

Rutile is a valuable source of titanium, an extremely useful metal.


Is rutile a nonrenewable resource?

Rutile and all other minerals are non-renewable.


How much does rutile cost per ton?

how much does rutile cost per ton


Why is titanium not extracted by heating rutile with carbon?

Titanium is not extracted by heating rutile with carbon because titanium has a stronger affinity for carbon compared to rutile. This means that titanium will form an alloy with carbon instead of being extracted. Additional processes, such as the Kroll process, are used to extract titanium from its ores.


Where can you find rutile?

The number one place where rutile is found is in Australia. It is also mined in South Africa as well as in the Ukraine and India. There is almost no production of rutile in the United States.


Rutile is the birthstone for which month?

Rutile is birthstone for the zodiac sign Gemini 05/21-06/20