Hematite vs Rutile

Property Hematite Rutile
Formula Fe2O3 TiO2
Crystal System Trigonal Tetragonal
Mineral Class 04 Oxides and Hydroxides 04 Oxides and Hydroxides
Mohs Hardness 5.0-6.5 6.0-6.5
Color Steel-gray to black, red-brown Reddish-brown, red, black, golden
Luster Metallic Adamantine
Streak Reddish-brown Light brown
Transparency Opaque Translucent
Cleavage None Good {110}
Fracture Conchoidal to uneven Conchoidal to uneven

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